1-22 Identification of Therapeutic Epitopes from Allergens

Friday, 13 December 2013: 15:35 - 15:55
Great Lakes Grand Ballroom East (Westin - Michigan Avenue)

Alessandro Sette, Dr. Biol. Sci. , La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology, La Jolla, CA

Learning Objectives:
Identify the structures within allergens that interact with IgE and T cells for allergen reactivity.

Illustrate  the use of T Cell epitopes for newer approaches to allergen immunotherapy.

Discuss alternative and new routes of administration of immunotherapy for enhanced efficacy and safety.