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Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reactions and can be life-threatening. It is very difficult to study the mechanisms underlying anaphylaxis in humans since these events are rare and often lethal. Therefore, animal models have been established. Mice and rats are mostly used since their biological parameters, such as temperature drop, behavioral changes, and blood or cell biomarkers, can be easily measured in the laboratory. These animals can also be genetically modified to express human proteins and cell functions. Different animal models have been established to replicate as closely as possible the natural route of sensitization to the allergen and to trigger anaphylaxis in animals. These animal models have deepened our knowledge on human anaphylaxis with certain limitations, as discussed in this review.

Abstract

Allergies and atopy have emerged as significant public health concerns, with a progressively increasing incidence over the last two decades. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reactions, characterized by a rapid onset and potentially fatal outcome, even in healthy individuals. Due to the unpredictable nature and potential lethality of anaphylaxis and the wide range of allergens involved, clinical studies in human patients have proven to be challenging. Diagnosis is further complicated by the lack of reliable laboratory biomarkers to confirm clinical suspicion. Thus, animal models have been developed to replicate human anaphylaxis and explore its pathophysiology. Whereas results obtained from animal models may not always be directly translatable to humans, they serve as a foundation for understanding the underlying mechanisms. Animal models are an essential tool for investigating new biomarkers that could be incorporated into the allergy workup for patients, as well as for the development of novel treatments. Two primary pathways have been described in animals and humans: classic, predominantly involving IgE and histamine, and alternative, reliant on IgG and the platelet-activating factor. This review will focus essentially on the former and aims to describe the most utilized IgE-mediated anaphylaxis animal models, including their respective advantages and limitations.

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Title
Animal Models of IgE Anaphylaxis
Author
Gouel-Chéron, Aurélie 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Dejoux, Alice 2 ; Lamanna, Emma 3 ; Bruhns, Pierre 4 

 Université Paris Cité, 75010 Paris, France; Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Department, DMU Parabol, Bichat-Claude Bernard Hospital, AP-HP, 75018 Paris, France; Institut Pasteur, Université de Paris Cité, INSERM UMR1222, Antibodies in Therapy and Pathology, 75015 Paris, France 
 Institut Pasteur, Université de Paris Cité, INSERM UMR1222, Antibodies in Therapy and Pathology, 75015 Paris, France; Sorbonne Université, Collège Doctoral, 75005 Paris, France 
 Institut Pasteur, Université de Paris Cité, INSERM UMR1222, Antibodies in Therapy and Pathology, 75015 Paris, France; Neovacs SA, 92150 Suresnes, France 
 Institut Pasteur, Université de Paris Cité, INSERM UMR1222, Antibodies in Therapy and Pathology, 75015 Paris, France 
First page
931
Publication year
2023
Publication date
2023
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
20797737
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2842928194
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© 2023 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.