Researchers identify first step in allergic reactions, paving the way for preventative strategies
Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have identified how the first domino falls after a person encounters an allergen, such as peanuts, shellfish, pollen or dust mites. Their discovery, published in the journal Nature Immunology, could herald the development of drugs to prevent these severe reactions.
Andrea Mencarelli Dean For Research At Infectious Diseases Programme World Health Organization Nature Immunology Soman Abraham
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