Exciting New Genetic Discoveries Re Allergies

[Guest guest]

I don't fully understand this article but it sounds exciting! The newly

discovered gene means they hope to discover therapies that will block the (bad)

gene. I've included a snippet below - there's more on the website.

I know Xolair does not work through the genetic connection but it does

prevent (doesn't it?) mast cells from binding to the histamines so in a way it

seems almost like a precursor to this new discovery.

At least it's good to know that significant discoveries have been made and

new treatments are going to be developed for those who either cannot take Xolair

or who still need additional therapies.

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" ... new research shows that a gene known as GATA-3 can block the development

of regulatory T-cells in the immune system by locking another gene. This gene,

FOXP3, is key to regulatory T cells and when it is blocked new regulatory T

cells stop being produced "

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/92779.php

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[Guest guest]

wow - great article! thanks for sharing it!

makes me very hopeful that future generations won't need for all

those crazy antihistamines and xolair!

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> I don't fully understand this article but it sounds

exciting! The newly discovered gene means they hope to discover

therapies that will block the (bad) gene. I've included a snippet

below - there's more on the website.

>

> I know Xolair does not work through the genetic connection

but it does prevent (doesn't it?) mast cells from binding to the

histamines so in a way it seems almost like a precursor to this new

discovery.

>

> At least it's good to know that significant discoveries have

been made and new treatments are going to be developed for those who

either cannot take Xolair or who still need additional therapies.

>

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> " ... new research shows that a gene known as GATA-3 can block

the development of regulatory T-cells in the immune system by

locking another gene. This gene, FOXP3, is key to regulatory T cells

and when it is blocked new regulatory T cells stop being produced "

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> http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/92779.php

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