Novel oral immunotherapy increased peanut tolerance in children, adults

The efficacy of AR101 has prompted energy and hope for children with a peanut allergy. In the weeks following her presentation at AAAAI/WAO, Dr. Jones said she has been inundated with emails and calls from allergists asking for these data. However, she called for caution and patience, saying that it is important for the therapy to clear the appropriate steps in the process.

“This should not change clinical care that much in the next 12-18 months,” Dr. Jones said. “But it is very hopeful that this will be a new therapy on the market.”

The PALISADE trial was funded by Aimmune Therapeutics, and Dr. Jones reported holding an advisory board position for Aimmune Therapeutics, as well as having received other forms of support from biotech, pharmaceutical, and governmental organizations.

SOURCE: Jones SM et al. AAAAI/WAO Joint Congress, Abstract L6.