Potential mechanisms for the hypothesized link between sunshine, vitamin D, and food allergy in children Milo F. Vassallo, MD, PhD, Carlos A. Camargo, MD, DrPH, FAAAAI Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Volume 126, Issue 2, Pages 217-222 (August 2010) DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2010.06.011 Copyright © 2010 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 A model for the pathogenesis of childhood FA. VDD contributes to immune system defects, abnormal microbial flora, gastrointestinal infections, and compromised mucosal barrier integrity. DC, Dendritic cell; MHCII, major histocompatibility complex II molecule. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2010 126, 217-222DOI: (10.1016/j.jaci.2010.06.011) Copyright © 2010 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Terms and Conditions