Title: Food allergy : adverse reactions to foods and food additives /
Authors: Metcalfe, Dean D.; Sampson, Hugh A.; Simon, Ronald A.
Publisher: Blackwell Pub.,
Year: 2008
Subjects: Food Additives adverse effects; Food Hypersensitivity; Food allergy.; Food additives Health aspects.; Hipersensibilidade alimentar.; Aditivos alimentares (efeitos adversos)
Abstract: Applying a scientific approach this unique book covers both pediatric and adult adverse reactions to foods and food additives. Following the successful formula of the previous editions, Food Allergy has established itself as the comprehensive reference for those treating patients with food allergy or suspected allergy. The book has been thoroughly revised and updated presenting new chapters devoted to food biotechnology and genetic engineering, seafood toxins, future approaches to therapy and hidden food allergens. This Fourth edition, is divided into five sections featuring key concept boxes for each chapter. Displayed in a logical manner the book is a practical, readable reference.
Contents: pt. 1: Adverse reactions to food antigens: basic science. Mucosal immunity / Shradha Agarwal, Lloyd Mayer -- The immunological basis of IgE-mediated reactions / Gernot Sellge, Stephan C. Bischoff -- The immunologic basis of non-IgE-mediated reactions / Ashraf Uzzaman, Hirsh D. Komarow -- Food allergens : molecular and immunological characteristics / Heimo Breiteneder, E.N. Clare Mills -- Biotechnology and genetic engineering / Gary A. Bannon ... [et al.] -- Food allergen thresholds of reactivity / Steve L. Taylor, Jonathan O'B. Hourihane -- Development of immunological tolerance to food antigens / Bengt Björkstén.