New Discovery May Lead To New Class Of Allergy Drugs
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 - 00:21
in Health & Medicine
If you've ever wondered why some allergic reactions progress quickly and may even become fatal, a new report provides an important part of the answer. In the report, scientists show for the first time that eotaxin, a chemical that helps immune cells locate the site of infection, blocks basic "fighter" cells from transforming into "seeker" dendritic cells, resulting in a heightened allergic response.