Abstract |
Allergic asthma is becoming increasingly prevalent in the developed world, and many common allergens are capable of inducing allergic asthma responses, particularly in atopic individuals. Unmethylated CpG-oligonucleotide (ODN) therapy can shift the immune response to mitigate these allergic responses. Therapeutic and prophylactic delivery of soluble CpG-ODN in preclinical studies has shown promise in treating existing asthma and preventing allergic responses upon subsequent allergen exposure, respectively. However, when CpG-ODN is coupled with nanoparticles or self assembled into nanostructures, improved efficacy of CpG-ODN treatment for several common allergens is observed in preclinical studies and clinical trials. Here we discuss the role of CpG-ODN in treating allergic asthma and how nanoparticle-based delivery can further enhance its therapeutic properties.
|
Authors | Brittany E Givens, Sean M Geary, Aliasger K Salem |
Journal | Immunotherapy
(Immunotherapy)
Vol. 10
Issue 7
Pg. 595-604
(06 2018)
ISSN: 1750-7448 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 29569508
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)
|
Chemical References |
- CPG-oligonucleotide
- Cytokines
- Oligodeoxyribonucleotides
|
Topics |
- Animals
- Asthma
(genetics, therapy)
- Clinical Trials as Topic
- Cytokines
(genetics, metabolism)
- Drug Evaluation, Preclinical
- Humans
- Hypersensitivity
(genetics, therapy)
- Hypersensitivity, Immediate
- Nanoparticles
(therapeutic use)
- Oligodeoxyribonucleotides
(genetics, therapeutic use)
- Th1 Cells
(immunology)
- Th2 Cells
(immunology)
|