Tag: dendritic cells

skin

Skin Plays Much Larger Role in Development of Allergies Than Previously...

A ground-breaking discovery has shone a light on immune cells in the skin, suggesting they play a much larger role in the onset of allergies than first thought.
Dentritic Cells

Using Mice, Duke Researchers Identify How Allergic Shock Occurs So Quickly

A newly identified immune cell mines the blood for allergens to directly trigger inflammation.
Bio Research

Aptamer Effectively Prevents Allergic Reactions in Mice

The newly discovered substance binds to a specific protein and blocks it.

New Technique May Hold Promise for Curing Food Allergies

The treatment reduced the observed symptoms of anaphylaxis and lowered other key protein markers by up to 90% in mice.