During new research, a new type of immune cells was discovered that can regulate the organism's reaction to various types of food upon their entry into the intestines. As reported by the website "Science Daily", these cells play a key role in preventing allergic reactions to food proteins.
It was found that the discovered cells act as regulators and anti-inflammatory agents, preventing excessive immune responses and acting against different types of proteins. Experiments showed that the absence of these cells in mice participating in the study makes them more vulnerable to the development of food allergies and asthma, indicating their essential role in regulating the immune response.
American researchers were able to identify human analogs of these cells through the analysis of human intestinal tissue and genetic data. This opens up new perspectives for understanding the mechanisms of immune tolerance in humans.
The researchers suggest that stimulating the activity of these cells could be a promising strategy for treating or preventing food allergies, such as allergies to peanuts, by increasing the production of regulatory cells.
