Alergia al látex. Avances en el desarrollo de inmunoterapias hipoalergénicas específicas

Autores/as

  • Alejandro Escobar A. Universidad de Chile
  • María Antonieta Guzmán M. Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile. Sección Inmunología. Centro de Alergias
  • Juan Carlos Aguillón G. Universidad de Chile

Resumen

This review provides a brief update about the strategies that have been developed for the hipoallergenic immunotherapy against latex allergens. Thus, recombinant mutants, chemically modified molecules, anti IgE monoclonal antibodies and T-cell epitope-based peptides have been used. Additionally, recent finds that show the importance of dendritic cells and their potential applicability to latex allergens are included.

Palabras clave:

Hipersensibilidad al Látex, Desensibilización Inmunológica, Goma/química, Inmunoterapia