Endogenous approach to the prevention of allergies: How the immune system can develop tolerance to allergens
Friday, September 2, 2011 - 08:30
in Health & Medicine
Scientists in Germany have clarified an endogenous mechanism that can prevent the development of allergies. They were able to show that certain cells of the immune system, so-called killer dendritic cells, are capable of eliminating allergy cells. The results of the study open up new perspectives for strategies to protect against allergies.