Updates on Allergies and Immunodeficiencies
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Hematology and Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 305
Special Issue Editors
2. Timis County Emergency Clinical Hospital “Pius Brinzeu”, 156 Liviu Rebreanu Bd., 300723 Timisoara, Romania
Interests: molecular allergology; asthma; food allergy; recombinant allergens; allergen immunotherapy; immunology
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Interests: molecular allergology; allergenic proteins; recombinant allergens; allergen immunotherapy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Allergic diseases and immunodeficiencies are becoming a major health issue, affecting patients’ quality of life and placing a substantial burden on healthcare systems worldwide. The pathogenesis of these conditions is driven by multiple factors including genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and intricate immune system dynamics. Over the last decades, advances in molecular diagnostics, component-resolved allergy testing, and targeted therapies have improved the understanding and management of allergic diseases. However, important gaps remain in identifying new allergens and allergen sources, understanding the immune mechanisms, developing reliable biomarkers, and translating research findings into clinical practice. Additionally, immunodeficiencies, whether primary or acquired, are often underdiagnosed or recognized late, leading to severe complications. Early detection and effective management are critical for improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare burdens.
This Special Issue aims to present a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the fields of allergy and immunodeficiency. Therefore we invite researchers to contribute with original research articles and review papers that advance knowledge and promote progress within the diagnosis and management of these disorders.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Molecular and cellular mechanisms of allergic and immunodeficiency disorders;
- Identification and structural characterization of novel allergens;
- Clinical significance of allergen cross-reactivity;
- Development of precision immunotherapies and novel treatment strategies;
- Influence of environmental agents on immune response.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Carmen Panaitescu
Guest Editor
Dr. Maria Roxana Buzan
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- allergy
- immunodeficiency
- allergens
- cross-reactivity
- molecular allergy diagnostics
- immunotherapy
- precision medicine
- exposome
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