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This schematic representation shows the polyacrylamide polymer (the spaghetti-like structure) developed by coauthor Nicolai Bovin. Attached to it is the sugar that targets the protein known as Siglec-8 that is present on the surfaces of a few types of immune cells. Researchers are hopeful the approach could be used to develop new drugs to stem allergy and asthma attacks. (Credit: © 2009 Jacqueline Schaffer)
JOHNS HOPKINS (US)—A sugar-coated polymer has been developed that selectively kills cells known to trigger aggressive allergy and asthma attacks. Scientists believe the advance could represent a significant step toward novel drug treatments. Continue…
