Due to the persistence of the reaction and the lack of effective treatment, peanut-specific immunotherapy is currently being examined as a treatment option. An understanding of the molecular mechanisms is vital to ensure the eventual, effective treatment of peanut-allergic patients.
Link To:
Burks W. Peanut allergy: a growing phenomenon. J Clin Invest 2003;111: 950 – 952.
http://www.jci.org/articles/view/18233
Link to PDF: http://www.jci.org/articles/view/18233/pdf