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ReviewCurrent allergy and asthma reports2026

Targeting Mast Cells in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria.

Nikkia Zarabian, Mina Farah, Amanda Stines, Adam Friedman

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Review in Current allergy and asthma reports, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Nikkia ZarabianDepartment of Dermatology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, 20037, USA.
Mina FarahDepartment of Dermatology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, 20037, USA.
Amanda StinesDepartment of Dermatology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, 20037, USA.
Adam FriedmanDepartment of Dermatology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, 20037, USA. ajfriedman@mfa.gwu.edu.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewThis review focuses on the pathophysiology, diagnostic approach, and current and emerging treatments of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), with an emphasis on mast-cell mediated mechanisms and therapeutic targets. RECENT

findingsCSU is a mast-cell mediated disease involving both immunoglobulin E (IgE) and non-IgE mediated pathways, thus targeting mast cells and their downstream mediators can provide therapeutic benefit. Emerging therapies such as dupilumab, Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors, anti-KIT antibodies, Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, Mas-related G protein-coupled receptor X2 (MRGPRX2) inhibitors, interleukin (IL)-17 and IL-5 inhibitors, anti-thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) monoclonal antibodies, and mast cell silencers, as well as lifestyle changes such as low-histamine diets, are under investigation for antihistamine- refractory disease. While current international guidelines recommend second-generation H1-antihistamines as first-line treatments of CSU, novel treatments targeting mast-cell mediated pathways show promise for refractory disease. Recent advancements in targeted therapies and biomarkers may improve treatment personalization and response.

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Chronic UrticariaMast CellsAnimalsHumansImmunoglobulin EMolecular Targeted TherapyImmunoglobulin EChronic Spontaneous UrticariaMast CellNovel Treatment

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