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Senior Member (Voting Rights)
A hidden gut pathway could transform how we prevent deadly food allergy reactions
Date: September 8, 2025
Source: Arizona State University
Summary: Scientists have uncovered a surprising new pathway behind life-threatening food allergies. Instead of histamine, a different chemical called leukotrienes drives severe reactions in the gut. These molecules, released by specialized mast cells, trigger inflammation and anaphylaxis when food allergens are ingested. Drugs already approved for asthma may block this pathway, opening the door to new ways to prevent or treat food-induced allergic emergencies.
Date: September 8, 2025
Source: Arizona State University
Summary: Scientists have uncovered a surprising new pathway behind life-threatening food allergies. Instead of histamine, a different chemical called leukotrienes drives severe reactions in the gut. These molecules, released by specialized mast cells, trigger inflammation and anaphylaxis when food allergens are ingested. Drugs already approved for asthma may block this pathway, opening the door to new ways to prevent or treat food-induced allergic emergencies.