Scientists from the University of California, Irvine have developed a special toothpaste that can prevent an acute allergic reaction to peanuts. Research results published From the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACCAI).
The innovative product does not differ from regular toothpaste in terms of consistency, taste, smell and method of use. However, the medicine contains specific proteins found in peanuts and their products. It is these substances that some people have allergic reactions to.
Scientists used a treatment method called oral immunotherapy for allergies. This method involves regular exposure to microdoses of the allergen to increase the body’s resistance and reduce the sensitivity of patients to allergenic products.
Scientists have already tested the new drug on volunteers. 32 people with peanut allergy participated in the study. For 11 months, subjects in the first group brushed their teeth with an innovative paste, while participants in the second group used a placebo.
At the end of the experiment, it turned out that not a single member of the first group experienced an allergic reaction for 11 months. Additionally, the use of the new drug did not cause serious side effects.
Researchers hope that the new drug will be accepted by the scientific community and become widespread. Additional studies are needed to evaluate the long-term effects of the drug.
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