A new study from NYU Langone Health has identified specific dendritic cells in the intestines that play a crucial role in down-regulating immune responses to food proteins. These so-called tolerogenic dendritic cells help convert T cells into a regulatory form, decreasing inflammation when they encounter food antigens. This discovery might open avenues for innovative therapies for food allergies, such as leveraging these cells to modulate responses to allergens like peanuts. Researchers aim to understand the development of these cells further and explore their signaling mechanisms.
A study at NYU Langone Health found that special dendritic cells in the intestines can suppress immune responses to food proteins, offering insights into treating food allergies.
These tolerogenic dendritic cells present food antigens to T cells, transforming them into regulatory cells that suppress inflammation, which could lead to new food allergy treatments.
Collection
[
|
...
]