A new molecule DC-SIGN appears to play role in regulating immune responses to environmental allergens.
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The team of immunologists led by Dr Amir Ghaem-Maghami and Professor Farouk Shakib at The University of Nottingham has identified a new molecule DC-SIGN, which can be found on the surface of the immune cells, appears to play a role in damping down the body’s allergic response to the house dust mite.
Dr Amir Ghaem-Maghami said: “A better understanding of how the interaction between allergens and the immune system triggers allergy is vital if we are to develop more effective and efficient treatments for this debilitating condition.”
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The season of Flu is on its full swing now days. It is important for you to know the Ailments that can make you ill and can spread to the people around you as well. There is difference between Flu, Swine Flu and other Allergies. One should know the difference between these disorders, so that you can take care according to the specific symptoms you have.
1. Seasonal Flu
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Symptoms
Neil Schachter MD, author of the Good Doctor’s Guide to Colds and Flu says that if you have Fever more than 101 Degree Fahrenheit or 102 Degree Fahrenheit along with the ache, congestion in Chest and exhaustion then it shows that you are suffering from Seasonal Flu.
Best Treatments
Take tablets to relieve pain and Fever, take rest and try to drink of Water and other liquids as well. Pregnant women, elder people and others suffering from severe diseases have higher risk of this disorder; they should consult a doctor before taking any medicine.
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