Anaphylaxis studies are notoriously difficult to do for both practical and ethical reasons. Anaphylaxis is a very serious allergic reaction that generally requires a trip to the emergency room. Anaphylaxis can also be deadly.
So, I was very interested to receive this study funded by the National Peanut Board and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, January 2008.
Roles of enzymes in inactivating the anaphylactic reaction
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