Peanut Allergy Treatment: Mouse Study Shows Promise In Controlling Deadly Reactions

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People with life-threatening peanut allergies understand how vexing the wait has been for a proper remedy, prevention, or cure.


In a mouse study, researchers at National Jewish Health in Denver have discovered what might be a breakthrough in treating peanut allergies. They found that levels of the enzyme named Pim 1 kinase rise in the small intestines of peanut-allergic mice. Depressing or blocking the activity of Pim 1 significantly reduced the allergic response to peanuts.




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