Nanoparticle acts like Trojan horse to halt asthma

Nanoparticle acts like Trojan horse to halt asthma Chicago IL (SPX) Apr 22, 2016 - In an entirely new approach to treating asthma and allergies, a biodegradable nanoparticle acts like a Trojan horse, hiding an allergen in a friendly shell, to convince the immune system not to attack it, according to new Northwestern Medicine research. As a result, the allergic reaction in the airways is shut down long- term and an asthma attack prevented. The technology can be applied to ... more

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