Advances in environmental and occupational disorders 2006

Area of Science:

• Allergy and Immunology
• Environmental Health
• Occupational Medicine

Background:

• The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology published significant research in environmental and occupational allergy in 2006.
• This field encompasses clinical observations, molecular investigations, and epidemiological studies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review key papers published in 2006 concerning environmental and occupational allergy.
• To highlight the multidisciplinary nature of research in this area.

Main Methods:

• Review of clinical observations.
• Analysis of studies on cellular and molecular processes in allergy.
• Examination of molecular approaches to allergen structure and biology.
• Evaluation of epidemiological studies on environmental and occupational allergy.

Main Results:

• Significant clinical observations were reported.
• Studies explored the effects of environmental agents on allergic responses at cellular and molecular levels.
• Molecular techniques were applied to understand allergen structure and function.
• Epidemiological research provided insights into various aspects of environmental and occupational allergy.

Conclusions:

• The field of environmental and occupational allergy is thriving.
• Contributions from clinical, mechanistic, epidemiological, and translational research are vital.
• The reviewed papers represent the breadth and depth of research in 2006.