milk protein powder

Milk protein powder is a therapeutic agent used in an oral immunotherapy (OIT) protocol developed by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for the treatment of IgE-mediated cow's milk allergy. The powder contains cow's milk proteins, such as casein and beta-lactoglobulin, and is administered in gradually increasing doses to children aged 6 to 17 years. The goal of the treatment is to induce desensitization, thereby increasing the threshold for allergic reactions and potentially allowing for the safe consumption of milk. This approach targets the immune system's IgE-mediated response to milk allergens through gradual exposure, which modulates the allergic response over time.

Other names

Milk Oral ImmunotherapyMilk OITCow's milk protein