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Figure 1 | Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology

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From: Primary Prevention of Allergic Diseases: Current Concepts and Mechanisms

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Allergen-induced immune response and new concepts for primary prevention. Allergen-mediated activation of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) induces allergen-specific T helper (Th)2 cells. Th2 cells produce Th2 cytokines, resulting in increased production of immunoglobulin E by B cells, activation of chemokines and adhesion molecules, and, finally, allergic inflammation. In round brackets, targets for primary prevention concepts, as shown in Table 1.

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