분야
pptxIgE-mediated food allergies affect between 6 and 8% of children in the United Kingdom and the United States
Although up to 25% of adults report symptoms that may be related to certain foods, the prevalence of food allergies among adults is less than 3%
The Clinical Problem
The major food allergens are water-soluble glycoproteins that are derived from animals and plants
These glycoproteins tend to remain stable during treatment with heat, acid, and proteases
Different foods affect different age groups
