Overview
Introduces molecular mechanisms of food allergy and its control strategies
Covers many topics in the field of food allergy
Provides a clear overview of the basics
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About this book
This book addresses the molecular mechanisms of food allergies and related control strategies. To do so, it covers a broad range of topics, including: the basic immunology of food allergies, including crosstalk between gut mucosal immunity and allergens; types of food allergens, structure of food allergen epitopes and cross-reactivity; detection and quantification methods for food allergens; in vitro and in vivo models for evaluating allergenicity; novel food processing methods for the development of hypoallergenic foods; bioactive natural compounds and functional foods for alleviating allergic reactions; modulation of the microbiota in food allergies and use of probiotics in allergic response regulation; and risk assessment and control strategies for food allergens.
The information provided will enable food scientists/specialists to design safer and more functional food products, and will help regulatory agencies identify and label food allergens (and thus help consumers avoid allergic reactions). It will help clinicians and public health investigators prevent or treat outbreaks of food allergies, and will provide food producers and processors, as well as government inspectors, with valuable insights into evaluation, risk assessment and control strategies for allergens. Lastly, it will benefit upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in food science and safety, public health, medicine, nutrition and related fields.
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Dr. Linglin Fu is a Professor at the School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University.
Dr. Bobby J. Cherayil is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Haining Shi, DVM is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Yanbo Wang is a Professor at the School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University.
Dr. Yang Zhu is a Professor at Wageningen University and Research.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Food Allergy
Book Subtitle: From Molecular Mechanisms to Control Strategies
Authors: Linglin Fu, Bobby J. Cherayil, Haining Shi, Yanbo Wang, Yang Zhu
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-6928-5
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-13-6927-8Published: 15 April 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-981-13-6928-5Published: 03 April 2019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIII, 216
Number of Illustrations: 7 b/w illustrations, 25 illustrations in colour
Topics: Immunology, Food Science, Public Health