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Pumpkin enzyme shows promise against peanut allergy proteins in lab tests
Original: Pumpkin-derived enzyme weakens peanut proteins' binding to allergy antibodies in lab tests https:// lemmy.today/post/607
Researchers report that an enzyme derived from pumpkin weakens the ability of peanut proteins to bind to allergy antibodies in laboratory tests. The finding suggests a possible avenue for reducing peanut allergenicity, though results so far are confined to in vitro experiments and have not been tested in patients. No details on the research team, journal, or timeline for further studies are available.
Why now: People are interested in potential new approaches to treating peanut allergies, which affect millions worldwide.
Evidence
- Pumpkin-derived enzyme weakens peanut proteins' binding to allergy antibodies in lab tests https:// lemmy.today/post/60747459 · DonaldJMusk@lemmy.today · 4
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