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Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics
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Parasites and allergic diseases are linked by a complex, bidirectional relationship shaped by long-term host-parasite coevolution. This review discusses how different parasites may either promote or attenuate allergic responses through immunological, epithelial, and microbiome-mediated mechanisms. IgE-mediated immunity, mast cell activation, eosinophilia, and pruritus may have evolved as protective responses against helminths and blood-feeding ectoparasites. In contrast, modern allergies may partly reflect misdirected responses to harmless environmental antigens. The effects of parasites on allergy are not uniform and depend on parasite type, infection site, exposure intensity and chronicity, host immune status, and the degree of host-parasite adaptation. Protozoa such as Giardia intestinalis may contribute to food allergy-related manifestations by disrupting the intestinal barrier, altering gut microbiota composition, and modifying mucosal immune responses, particularly in atopic individuals. In contrast, selected helminths may attenuate allergic inflammation by inducing regulatory T and B cells, anti-inflammatory cytokines, antigen-presenting cell modulation, and IgG4-associated mechanisms that can limit IgE-mediated effector responses. Molecular similarities between parasite-derived antigens and environmental allergens, including conserved protein families and carbohydrate epitopes, may contribute to cross-reactive IgE responses and complicate allergy diagnostics. Therefore, current research is shifting from live helminth therapy toward defined parasite-derived molecules and immunomodulatory pathways that may inspire safer and more controlled therapeutic strategies. A clearer understanding of parasite-allergy interactions may improve diagnostic interpretation and support the development of new approaches to the management of allergic disease.
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This review synthesizes evidence that parasites and allergic disease interact bidirectionally, with effects depending on parasite type, infection site, intensity, chronicity, host immune status, and host–parasite adaptation. It argues that current research is shifting from live helminth therapy toward defined parasite-derived immunomodulatory molecules for safer, more controlled allergy therapeutics.
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- IgE-mediated immunity, mast cell activation, eosinophilia, and pruritus may have evolved as protective responses against helminths and blood-feeding ectoparasites; modern allergies may partly reflect misdirected responses to harmless environmental antigens.
- Protozoa such as *Giardia intestinalis* may contribute to food allergy-related manifestations by disrupting the intestinal barrier, altering gut microbiota, and modifying mucosal immune responses, particularly in atopic individuals; selected helminths may attenuate allergic inflammation via regulatory T and B cells, anti-inflammatory cytokines, antigen-presenting cell modulation, and IgG4-associated mechanisms.
- Molecular similarities between parasite-derived antigens and environmental allergens—including conserved protein families such as tropomyosin, paramyosin, HSP70, enolase, glutathione S-transferase, chitinase, cyclophilin, and antigen 5-like proteins, plus carbohydrate epitopes such as CCDs and α-gal—may cause cross-reactive IgE responses and complicate allergy diagnostics.
- Live helminth therapy has shown mixed results: in an open-label study, 29 patients with active Crohn’s disease ingested 2,500 *Trichuris suis* ova every three weeks for 24 weeks; 79% responded and 72% achieved remission, with no adverse events reported, but later randomized controlled trials yielded mixed results. Helminth treatment groups had significantly higher rates of moderate to severe abdominal pain compared with placebo (RR 7.67, 95% CI 1.87 to 31.57), and higher *Necator americanus* doses (>10 larvae) were associated with more frequent gastrointestinal side effects.
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- Narrative review; no primary data, systematic search strategy, or meta-analysis is reported. It synthesizes evolutionary, immunological, epithelial, and microbiome-mediated mechanisms from cited literature.
- Includes comparative tables: Table 1 compares immune pathways in parasitic infections versus allergic hypersensitivity; Table 2 lists representative parasite-derived allergens and cross-reactive molecular families relevant to allergy diagnostics.
- Discusses protozoa (especially *Giardia intestinalis*), helminths, ectoparasites, molecular cross-reactivity, microbiome effects, and candidate parasite-derived therapeutic molecules such as Hp-ARI, SJMHE1, ES-62, and rAl-CPI.
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- Stated: the hygiene hypothesis, “old friends” hypothesis, and common-origin concepts have not been fully confirmed; parasite–allergy effects are context-dependent; cross-reactive IgE may be clinically irrelevant in many cases; live helminth therapy remains limited by safety, ethical, practical, and efficacy concerns; further studies are needed.
- Stated: it remains unclear whether *G. intestinalis* mechanisms directly promote allergic sensitization or mainly exacerbate symptoms in predisposed individuals.
- Evident: as a narrative review, it lacks systematic search/inclusion criteria and quantitative synthesis; many claims rely on animal models, observational studies, and selected clinical trials rather than uniform human evidence.
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“IgE-mediated immunity, mast cell activation, eosinophilia, and pruritus may have evolved as protective responses against helminths and blood-feeding ectoparasites.”
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“This review discusses how different parasites may either promote or attenuate allergic responses through immunological, epithelial, and microbiome-mediated mechanisms.”
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“Parasites and allergic diseases are linked by a complex, bidirectional relationship shaped by long-term host–parasite coevolution.”
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“Thus, persistent exposure to both endoparasites and ectoparasites may have played a crucial role in shaping and preserving IgE-mediated immune responses, mast cell activation, eosinophilic inflammation, and itch-associated protective behaviors, all of which are central to both parasite defense and allergic reactions (Farnell et al. 2015; Santiago et al. 2015; Sousa-Santos et al. 2020).”
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“However, the relationship between parasites and allergies is highly complex and depends on many factors, including the parasite species, infection intensity and duration, and the host's immune response.”
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“In this context, IgE-mediated itch and local wheal-and-flare reactions may be interpreted not only as pathological allergic manifestations but also as protective responses that promote grooming, avoidance behavior, and parasite removal (Luo et al. 2023; Moats et al. 2016; Poinar 2015).”
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“HSP70 homologs from Schistosoma mansoni and Aspergillus fumigatus share conserved structural and functional domains, including regions involved in ATP binding and substrate interaction.”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Molecular cross-reactivity between parasites and environmental allergens
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“The homology between Ascaris tropomyosin and mite tropomyosins, including Der p 10 and Blo t 10, may contribute to cross-reactive IgE responses and complicate the interpretation of dust mite sensitization in parasite-exposed individuals (Cheng et al. 2022; Shafique et al. 2012; Sousa-Santos et al. 2020).”
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“Insect-derived allergens may share molecular similarities with allergens from mites, crustaceans, mollusks, fungi, plants, animal venoms, and parasites.”
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“Other parasite-derived or parasite-associated allergen families may also contribute to cross-reactivity. These include paramyosins, nematode polyproteins, trypsin inhibitors, lipocalins, glutathione S-transferases, cyclophilins, chitinases, enolases, and heat shock proteins (Boumis et al. 2011; Dramburg et al. 2023; Fitzsimmons et al. 2014; Kennedy 2000; Kennedy 2011; Ortona et al. 2002; Santiago”
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“Positive IgE results may reflect genuine sensitization, cross-reactive antibody binding, or clinically irrelevant recognition of conserved molecular structures.”
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“Malaria, a disease caused by protozoa of the Plasmodium genus, can exert multifaceted effects on immune function, possibly altering the risk of allergy development, although the specific mechanisms involved have not yet been fully elucidated (Herrant et al. 2013).”
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“According to this concept, the immune system evolved to protect the host from parasitic invasion, but in modern societies, where hygiene has improved and exposure to parasites has decreased, the same immune pathways may become misdirected toward harmless environmental antigens, leading to allergy (Kay 2001; Kay et al. 1971).”
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“In addition, antigenic similarities between protozoan proteins and environmental allergens may contribute to cross-reactive IgE responses, although this mechanism remains less well established than in helminth-related cross-reactivity (Demoly et al. 2021).”
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“Reduced or functionally impaired sIgA responses may therefore facilitate persistent protozoan colonization and increase mucosal exposure to food antigens.”
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“Therefore, current research is shifting from live helminth therapy toward defined parasite-derived molecules and immunomodulatory pathways that may inspire safer and more controlled therapeutic strategies.”
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“In children or adults with food hypersensitivity and gastrointestinal symptoms, allergic inflammation and barrier dysfunction may precede or facilitate protozoan infection, while infection itself may further aggravate mucosal injury and food antigen penetration.”
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“However, the theory formulated in the late 1970s by the Scottish scientist A. B. Kay proposed that immune defense mechanisms against parasites and allergic responses may share a common origin.”
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“Some studies suggest that protozoan exposure may, in selected contexts, reduce allergic sensitization by promoting Th1-type immune responses and suppressing Th2-mediated inflammation,however, this should be regarded as context-dependent rather than a predominant or universal effect (Fenoy et al. 2015; Korb et al. 2020; Maizels 2020).”
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“Such alterations in microbiota may persist even after parasite clearance and contribute to epithelial barrier dysfunction, altered immune signaling, and chronic gastrointestinal complaints (Beatty et al. 2017; Fekete et al. 2020).”
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“In the context of allergy, these changes are relevant because the intestinal microbiota participates in oral tolerance, regulatory immune pathways, and the control of inflammatory responses to food antigens.”
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“While macroparasites typically provoke a pronounced Th2 response commonly associated with allergies, protozoa tend to activate either a Th1 response or a mixed Th1/Th2 response.”
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“In individuals with an atopic phenotype, impaired mucosal immune regulation may further enhance this process.”
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“Intestinal protozoan infections may disrupt epithelial barrier integrity, alter gut microbiota composition, and affect local immune homeostasis, thereby potentially increasing exposure to food antigens and modifying allergic sensitization in susceptible individuals (Cao et al. 2024; Gurung and Kanneganti 2016).”
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“Heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) is one example of a highly conserved protein family with potential relevance for cross-recognition between parasite and environmental allergens.”
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“Tropomyosins are among the most important examples of cross-reactive invertebrate allergens. They are characterized by high thermostability, resistance to digestion, and strong structural conservation across different invertebrate species.”
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“Recent studies indicate that intestinal protozoa, such as Giardia intestinalis and Cryptosporidium spp., may cause gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea and abdominal pain, and may disrupt the gut microbiota, thereby influencing immune homeostasis and potentially modifying allergic responses (Grondin et al. 2024; Sardinha-Silva et al. 2022).”
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“Whether a parasite belongs to one group or the other largely depends on the species involved.”
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“Reduced regulatory T-cell activity, insufficient Th17-related responses, and altered sIgA production may increase susceptibility to G. intestinalis infection and contribute to persistent gastrointestinal inflammation (Aboulhoda et al. 2024; Singer et al. 2019; Yordanova et al. 2019; Zhao et al. 2023).”
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“Trophozoites primarily localize in the small intestine, where they may contribute to epithelial injury, villous changes, and impairment of barrier function (Riba et al. 2020; Yu et al. 2024).”
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“However, infection with G. intestinalis has been associated with gastrointestinal symptoms and may contribute to manifestations of food allergy, particularly in individuals with an atopic phenotype.”
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“This immunoglobulin contributes to mucosal defense by limiting microbial and parasitic adhesion to intestinal epithelial cells, neutralizing toxins, supporting barrier integrity, and binding luminal antigens, including food allergens (Caudet et al. 2022; Garzon et al. 2021; Quintero et al. 2017).”
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“Conversely, certain intestinal protozoa, including Giardia intestinalis, may increase intestinal permeability, potentially leading to greater exposure to food allergens and, consequently, increased allergy risk (Allain et al. 2017; Yu et al. 2024).”
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“Nowadays, various parasites can affect the host's immune response in different ways, either contributing to the development of allergic diseases or protecting against them.”
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“Overall, G. intestinalis may influence food allergy-related manifestations primarily through disruption of the epithelial barrier, dysbiosis, altered sIgA-mediated mucosal defense, and increased exposure to food antigens.”
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“Among parasitic worms, we can identify those with a high allergenic potential and others that reduce the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases.”
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“It should also be emphasized that none of these hypotheses has been fully confirmed, and current evidence highlights the complexity of interactions between endoparasites, ectoparasites, microorganisms, and the human immune system (Maizels 2020; Perkin and Strachan 2022).”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > A common beginning? > Hygiene hypothesis, old friends hypothesis, and parasite exposure
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“This response may lead to increased IgE production, eosinophilia, and tissue inflammation, potentially increasing the risk of allergy development in some contexts (Acevedo et al. 2011).”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > A common beginning? > Microparasites and macroparasites in allergy
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- Not checked — no full text of the sourcecites Acevedo et al. 2011 source
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“Increased intestinal permeability may facilitate the penetration of parasite-derived products, microbial components, and food antigens, thereby promoting mucosal inflammation and potentially enhancing food allergy-related symptoms in predisposed individuals (Fig. 1) (Allain et al. 2017; Martinez-Ocana et al. 2020; Troeger et al. 2007).”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Protozoa > Giardia intestinalis and food allergies
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In the paper
“Tapeworms such as Hymenolepis diminuta have also been shown to suppress allergic reactions in animal models, suggesting potential anti-allergic properties of some parasitic worms.”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > A common beginning? > Microparasites and macroparasites in allergy
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“C. albicans enolase is both an intracellular enzyme and a cell wall-associated antigen”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Molecular cross-reactivity between parasites and environmental allergens
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In the paper
“T. gondii enolase may be expressed on the parasite surface and participate in host cell invasion”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Molecular cross-reactivity between parasites and environmental allergens
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“Thus, the relationship between G. intestinalis and food allergy-related symptoms should be interpreted as bidirectional and dependent on host immune status (Elghoudi and Narchi 2022; Hassan et al. 2023; Kanikowska et al. 2022),”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Protozoa > The role of sIgA in parasite elimination and food allergy manifestation
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“However, in many cases, CCD-specific IgE is of limited clinical relevance and does not correlate with symptoms”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Molecular cross-reactivity between parasites and environmental allergens
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“For instance, during chronic nematode infections, studies have shown increased colonization of the small intestine by Lactobacillus species and increased growth of Clostridium species in the large intestine.”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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In the paper
“These mechanisms allow parasites to persist within the host while promoting regulatory immune responses.”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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In the paper
“IgE generated against a parasite-derived antigen may bind to an environmental allergen, or IgE generated against an environmental allergen may bind to a parasite-derived molecule.”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Molecular cross-reactivity between parasites and environmental allergens
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“These features increase immune exposure and may explain why enolase can act as an immunogenic molecule in different infectious contexts.”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Molecular cross-reactivity between parasites and environmental allergens
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“Sporadic infections in regions where helminths are uncommon often lead to severe inflammatory responses.”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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In the paper
“Anti-α-gal IgE antibodies can cause delayed allergic reactions after consumption of mammalian meat, offal, dairy products, or gelatin, as well as immediate reactions after exposure to certain mammalian-derived drugs or biological agents, such as cetuximab.”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Molecular cross-reactivity between parasites and environmental allergens
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“By inhibiting the overgrowth of these harmful bacteria, helminths help maintain a balanced microbiota composition that may support overall immune tolerance and potentially reduce the risk of allergic inflammation”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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“Certain parasitic worms stimulate the growth of protective bacterial species with anti-inflammatory properties, while simultaneously inhibiting the growth of pro-inflammatory bacteria”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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“At week 24, 79% of patients responded to therapy and 72% achieved remission, with no adverse events reported, suggesting a favorable safety profile”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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- Not checked yetcites Summers et al. 2005 source
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“Several helminths have been associated with reduced allergic reactivity or have shown anti-inflammatory effects in experimental or selected clinical contexts.”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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In the paper
“High-molecular-weight glycosylated components (> 100 kDa) have also been detected in A. lumbricoides extracts.”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Molecular cross-reactivity between parasites and environmental allergens
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In the paper
“Clinical manifestations include gastrointestinal symptoms, urticaria, angioedema, and anaphylaxis”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Molecular cross-reactivity between parasites and environmental allergens
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“Rare but serious complications include neurological symptoms, pancreatitis, increased risk of secondary infections, and concerns about aberrant parasite migration, particularly with non-human helminths”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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- Check pendingcites Maruszewska-Cheruiyot et al. 2018 source
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“In addition, recombinant ABA-1 from Ascaris has been shown to activate basophils in patients with alpha-gal syndrome, suggesting a possible role of Ascaris-derived molecules in α-gal-related immune recognition”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Molecular cross-reactivity between parasites and environmental allergens
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- Check pendingcites Murangi et al. 2022 source
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“Anti-CCD IgE antibodies may affect in vitro allergy test results and complicate their interpretation.”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Molecular cross-reactivity between parasites and environmental allergens
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In the paper
“These include the induction of regulatory T and B cells, the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-10 and TGF-β, the alternative activation of macrophages, and the modulation of IgE-mediated effector pathways”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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“Across multiple studies, helminth therapy with T. suis and N. americanus was generally found to be safe and well-tolerated, though efficacy results were inconsistent and often limited by study design or high placebo effects”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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“Anti-enolase antibodies generated during fungal infection may potentially cross-react with protozoan enolase, and vice versa”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Molecular cross-reactivity between parasites and environmental allergens
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- Not checked — no full text of the sourcecites Angeletti et al. 2021 source
- Not matchedcites He et al. 2015
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- Not matchedcites Lu et al. 2010
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“This molecule reduces inflammatory responses and has potential for managing conditions such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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- Check pendingcites Corbet et al. 2021 source
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“Although live helminth therapy has provided important mechanistic insights, its clinical use remains limited by safety, ethical, practical, and efficacy-related concerns.”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Conclusion
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“Animal studies have shown that this peptide inhibits airway inflammation, reduces immune cell infiltration into the lungs, and shifts the Th2 lymphocyte population toward Th1 and regulatory T cells”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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- Check pendingcites Gao et al. 2023 source
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“Moreover, a study showed that rAl-CPI suppressed peripheral Th2 responses in mice with allergic asthma induced by house dust mite extract (HDM), suggesting its potential for treating dust mite allergies”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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- Check pendingcites Coronado et al. 2019 source
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“Another example of a potential therapeutic agent is the recombinant protease inhibitor (rAl-CPI), which induced IL-10 and TGF-β production in a mouse macrophage line and reduced the development of allergic airway inflammation.”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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- Check pendingcites Coronado et al. 2019 source
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“Similarly, extracts isolated from Ascaris parasites, tested in an animal model of allergic asthma, demonstrated the ability to suppress inflammation and inhibit humoral and cellular responses”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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- Check pendingcites Coronado et al. 2019 source
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“Several studies have already highlighted the potential of these parasite-derived molecules to shape immune responses and their possible use in anti-inflammatory therapy for allergic diseases.”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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- Check pendingcites Ayelign et al. 2020 source
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“Therefore, current research is increasingly focused on defined parasite-derived molecules and immunomodulatory pathways that may inspire safer and more targeted therapeutic strategies.”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Conclusion
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“In vivo studies demonstrated that Hp-ARI can inhibit the allergic response to Alternaria, even when administered 24 h before allergen exposure, suggesting a possible prophylactic use”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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- Not checked yetcites Osbourn et al. 2017 source
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In the paper
“Despite these hurdles, research on the intricate relationship between parasites and the host immune system opens up fascinating new possibilities for understanding and potentially treating allergic diseases”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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- Check pendingcites Bohnacker et al. 2020 source
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“These antigen-presenting cells play a crucial role in initiating and regulating immune responses, so their modulation could significantly affect the course of allergic reactions”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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- Check pendingcites Morianos and Semitekolou 2020 source
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In the paper
“The relationship between parasites and allergic diseases is complex, bidirectional, and strongly dependent on biological context.”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Conclusion
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“Furthermore, soluble products secreted by Trichinella spiralis worms have been shown to stimulate the production of regulatory T cells, increase IL-10 and TGF-β secretion (cytokines with strong anti-inflammatory effects), and influence inflammatory cytokine levels, ultimately reducing allergic inflammation”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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- Check pendingcites Sun et al. 2019 source
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“This approach may lead to the development. of new, more effective, and safer methods for treating not only allergic diseases but also other immunological disorders”
§ Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics > Parasitic worms > Parasites reducing the risk of developing and manifesting allergic diseases
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- Check pendingcites White et al. 2020 source
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Early mammals experienced substantial parasitic pressure from both endoparasites and ectoparasites.
“While establishing an exact chronology of parasite evolution is challenging due to the scarcity of well-preserved fossils, it is reasonable to assume that early mammals experienced substantial parasitic pressure from both endoparasites and ectoparasites.”
The paper relies on this without support.
The gut microbiome plays a key role in immune health.
“which plays a key role in immune health”
The paper relies on this without support.
Regulatory T cells are crucial for suppressing excessive immune responses and are a key factor in regulating allergic inflammation.
“Regulatory T cells are crucial for suppressing excessive immune responses, a key factor in regulating allergic inflammation”
The paper relies on this without support.
Accurate differentiation between fungal and protozoal infection is clinically important in immunocompromised individuals.
“in whom accurate differentiation between fungal and protozoal infection is clinically important”
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“Yu X, Hu Y, Freire M, Yu P, Kawai T, Han X (2018) Role of toll-like receptor 2 in inflammation and alveolar bone loss in experimental peri-implantitis versus periodontitis. J Periodontal Res 53(1):98–106”
Cited work 10.1111/jre.12492 · retracted 2020-12-04 · notice 10.1111/jre.12815 · this paper published 2026-09-10
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- Packi, K., Świerczewski, D., Klimczak, S., Ochab, D., Gałęziewska, J., Gromek, P., Kruczkowska, W., Płuciennik, E., Kałuzińska-Kołat, Ż., & Kołat, D.
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- Jan Długosz University (PL)
- Allergen Research Center (PL)
- Jan Kochanowski University (PL)
- Medical University of Lodz (PL)
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- Kołat, Damian
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- Topics
- Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Parasitology › Parasites and Host Interactions
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine › Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Immunology and Allergy › Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Keywords
- helminth therapy, host-parasite coevolution, mast cell activation, eosinophilia, pruritus, Giardia lamblia, food allergy, gut microbiota, intestinal barrier, regulatory T cells, IgG4, environmental allergens, blood-feeding ectoparasites
- MeSH terms
- Animals, Biological Evolution, Helminths, Host-Parasite Interactions, Humans, Hypersensitivity, Immunoglobulin E, Parasites, Parasitic Diseases
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