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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2024

Involvement and repair of epithelial barrier dysfunction in allergic diseases.

Hui-Fei Lu, Yi-Chi Zhou, Li-Tao Yang, Qian Zhou, Xi-Jia Wang, Shu-Qi Qiu, Bao-Hui Cheng, Xian-Hai Zeng

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Review in Frontiers in immunology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 33 papers.

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33citing papers in PubMed
15.7field-weighted citation impact, top 1% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

33 citing papers in PubMed, 41 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Hui-Fei Lu *Department of Graduate and Scientific Research, Zhuhai Campus of Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, China.
Yi-Chi Zhou *Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Shenzhen Hospital (Longgang), Shenzhen, China.
Li-Tao YangClinical Laboratory Department of The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China.
Qian ZhouDepartment of Graduate and Scientific Research, Zhuhai Campus of Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, China.
Xi-Jia WangDepartment of Graduate and Scientific Research, Zhuhai Campus of Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, China.
Shu-Qi QiuDepartment of Otolaryngology, Longgang Otolaryngology Hospital & Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Otolaryngology, Institute of Otolaryngology Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China.
Bao-Hui ChengDepartment of Otolaryngology, Longgang Otolaryngology Hospital & Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Otolaryngology, Institute of Otolaryngology Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China.
Xian-Hai ZengDepartment of Graduate and Scientific Research, Zhuhai Campus of Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, China.
Zunyi Medical University · CNBeijing University of Chinese Medicine · CNChinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen · CN

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The epithelial barrier serves as a critical defense mechanism separating the human body from the external environment, fulfilling both physical and immune functions. This barrier plays a pivotal role in shielding the body from environmental risk factors such as allergens, pathogens, and pollutants. However, since the 19th century, the escalating threats posed by environmental pollution, global warming, heightened usage of industrial chemical products, and alterations in biodiversity have contributed to a noteworthy surge in allergic disease incidences. Notably, allergic diseases frequently exhibit dysfunction in the epithelial barrier. The proposed epithelial barrier hypothesis introduces a novel avenue for the prevention and treatment of allergic diseases. Despite increased attention to the role of barrier dysfunction in allergic disease development, numerous questions persist regarding the mechanisms underlying the disruption of normal barrier function. Consequently, this review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the epithelial barrier's role in allergic diseases, encompassing influencing factors, assessment techniques, and repair methodologies. By doing so, it seeks to present innovative strategies for the prevention and treatment of allergic diseases.

Indexed as

HypersensitivityAllergensHumansAllergensallergic diseasesbarrier dysfunctionepithelial barrierprevention and treatmenttype 2 inflammation

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PMID38361946
PMCPMC10867171
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