Immune system discovery could lead to preventative drugs for allergies

Immune system discovery could lead to preventative drugs for allergies

By / Science / Monday, 18 February 2019 02:25

The immune system is incredibly important, thanks to its role in fighting off dangerous invaders in our bodies. But sometimes it gets it wrong, targeting harmless proteins from things like nuts or dairy products and triggering allergic reactions that ironically can themselves be fatal. Now, researchers from Michigan State University have identified a mechanism that helps keep the immune system in check, potentially paving the way for drugs that could prevent allergic reactions before they start.

 

Read more at New Atlas.

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