Recent research shows that certain
skin genes may be related to peanut allergies. Infants with sever eczema seem
to be more likely to have peanut or other food allergies. Researchers at Kings
College recently ran a study where they exposed infants with and without skin
barrier deficiencies to controlled amounts of peanut protein. Years later,
these children were tested for peanut allergies and skin barrier defect known
as FLG. The FLG gene is thought to make the body more vulnerable to allergies.
Research’s found that exposure to
peanut proteins the first twelve months of life increased the risk for peanut
allergies later in life for the children with the FLG mutations. Children
without the FLG mutation did not have increased risk of peanut allergies after
exposure to proteins during the first twelve months of life. This study
provides evidence that the peanut allergies may develop via skin cells in
children with skin barrier mutations.
These findings also show, that in
allergies, there is most likely a relationship between genetic and
environmental exposures. These studies will help guide the medical field with
allergy break through. Researchers believe that in the future, scientist will
be able to genetically test children for the FLG gene and use the results to
alter environmental exposure of children with the skin barrier mutation. This
can help reduce the number of peanut allergies in the future. This scientific breakthrough
can make the lives of man people much easier in the future.
Original Article: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2014/10/24/childhood-peanut-allergy-may-be-linked-to-skin-gene-mutation
Related Article: http://nationaleczema.org/research/around-the-world/research-confirms-genetic-skin-barrier-defect-linked-eczema/
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