Laboratory test tubes with peanut proteins and enzyme samples

Pumpkin-derived enzyme reduces peanut protein binding to allergy antibodies in lab tests

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Researchers from Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences and Wroclaw Medical University studied a natural enzyme from figleaf gourd that may reduce the binding of peanut proteins to antibodies responsible for allergic reactions. This research aims to address peanut allergy, a serious condition that can cause life-threatening responses. The findings come from laboratory tests and suggest potential for new allergy treatments.

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