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Pathological immune responses to food include inflammatory responses, such as in allergies causing type 2 immune responses. These can lead to symptoms like abdominal pain or Anaphylactic shock / Anaphylaxis.
IgE glycosylation, and specifically sialylation, is an important regulator of Allergic reactions / Allergies
Allergies are one of the leading medical challenges in highly developed countries, where the proportion of affected individuals may already exceed 30% and is constantly rising
The rise in allergy prevalence may be associated with the so-called ‘western lifestyle’: improved hygiene, frequent use of antibiotics, reduced family size, altered eating habits (consumption of highly processed foods), general urbanization, and limited contact with nature
see also:
Asthma
Chronic Diseases / Chronic Disorders
Food Allergy (FA) / Food Sensitivity