前列腺素E2:非甾体抗炎药与月经周期之间的潜在联系,食物依赖性过敏反应的辅助因素。
Prostaglandin E2: A Potential Link Between NSAIDs and the Menstrual Cycle, Cofactors of Food-Dependent Anaphylaxis.
作者信息
Tubita V, Mir Ihara P, González-Matamala M F, Picado C, Muñoz Cano R M
机构信息
METRI2A-Institut d´Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, Barcelona, Spain.
Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
出版信息
J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2025 Jun 2;35(3):155-169. doi: 10.18176/jiaci.1070. Epub 2025 May 15.
Food-induced anaphylaxis presents a significant health risk, accounting for 25% to 50% of adult allergic reactions. The variability in severity, even with identical allergen exposure (dose and allergen), suggests the involvement of other factors (cofactors) in exacerbation of allergic responses. Cofactors may function in 2 ways: by lowering the reaction threshold, ensuring patients remain asymptomatic in the absence of the cofactor and only experience symptoms when it is present; or by increasing severity, enabling patients with mild symptoms to endure a stronger reaction in the presence of the cofactor. Two cofactors have emerged, namely, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are well documented, and the menstrual cycle, which has received less attention. However, their intricate interplay has not yet been elucidated. Widely used for their anti-inflammatory properties, NSAIDs disrupt gastrointestinal integrity, reduce synthesis of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX), and participate in mast cell activation, thus exacerbating food allergy symptoms. Similarly, the hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle affect the COX pathway, modulating mast cell activation and allergic sensitivities. PGE2, a key mediator in immune modulation, plays a crucial role in maintaining immune homeostasis and suppressing mast cell activation. This review examines the potential role of PGE2 as a plausible link between NSAIDs and menstruation as cofactors in food allergy, suggesting a central role in modulating allergic sensitivities.
食物诱发的过敏反应带来了重大的健康风险,占成人过敏反应的25%至50%。即使接触相同的过敏原(剂量和过敏原),严重程度仍存在差异,这表明其他因素(辅助因子)参与了过敏反应的加剧。辅助因子可能通过两种方式起作用:降低反应阈值,确保患者在没有辅助因子时无症状,仅在其存在时出现症状;或增加严重程度,使症状较轻的患者在有辅助因子时能承受更强的反应。已出现两种辅助因子,即有充分文献记载的非甾体抗炎药(NSAIDs)和较少受到关注的月经周期。然而,它们之间复杂的相互作用尚未阐明。NSAIDs因其抗炎特性而被广泛使用,会破坏胃肠道完整性,通过抑制环氧化酶(COX)减少前列腺素E2(PGE2)的合成,并参与肥大细胞活化,从而加剧食物过敏症状。同样,月经周期中的激素波动会影响COX途径,调节肥大细胞活化和过敏敏感性。PGE2是免疫调节中的关键介质,在维持免疫稳态和抑制肥大细胞活化方面起着至关重要的作用。本综述探讨了PGE2作为NSAIDs和月经作为食物过敏辅助因子之间可能联系的潜在作用,表明其在调节过敏敏感性方面的核心作用。