Could this vaccine cure all allergies?
A vaccine could help sufferers of all kinds of allergy. More than 300 patients are taking part in a trial of the jab which starts this month. The vaccine, made by Swiss company Cytos Biotechnology, contains a compound that 're-educates' the immune system so that it doesn't overreact, causing an allergic reaction.
Results from a small pilot study showed a hundredfold drop in sensitivity to grass pollen. Research suggests the benefits may last for months. 'It ... Read More
Posted By phw On Wednesday, January 21st 2009 In General | Tags: allergic, allergy, immune system, treatment, vaccine |
Could this vaccine cure all allergies?
A vaccine could help sufferers of all kinds of allergy. More than 300 patients are taking part in a trial of the jab which starts this month. The vaccine, made by Swiss company Cytos Biotechnology, contains a compound that 're-educates' the immune system so that it doesn't overreact, causing an allergic reaction.
Results from a small pilot study showed a hundredfold drop in sensitivity to grass pollen. Research suggests the benefits may last for months. 'It ... Read More









