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Missing Gut Protein May Pave Way for Peanut Allergy

Original: Before the First Bite: A Missing Gut Protein May Set the Stage for Peanut Allergy

Researchers at UNC Health report that a gut protein missing before early exposure to peanuts may help set the stage for peanut allergy. The finding suggests the absence of this protein could leave the gut lining vulnerable, allowing allergic sensitization to develop before a child's first bite. The work points to new prevention strategies, and parents and clinicians are discussing what it could mean for early screening and infant feeding guidance.

Why now: New research linking a gut protein deficiency to peanut allergy development offers potential for earlier prevention of a common childhood allergy.

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• Before the First Bite: A Missing Gut Protein May Set the Stage for Peanut Allergy · UNC Health

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