A cat in every home: scientists are developing the world's first cat allergy vaccine
A joint group of scientists from Russia and Austria is developing a vaccine that protects children from allergies to cats.
All the kids love these cute animals, but not everyone can get such a pet. Often, young children are allergic to cats.
Allergens are not quadrupeds themselves, or even their wool, but a special substance that is contained in the hair follicles from which hairs grow.
This substance-antigen, getting into the body of a child, can cause an inadequate immune response, which will manifest itself as an allergic attack.
Scientists plan to create a vaccine that will keep a certain amount of allergenic substances. Will be vaccinated pregnantso they can pass the antibodies to their future children.
It is assumed that the drug will be active against eight most common protein allergenswhich man gets from cats.
The work is carried out at once in two universities - First Medical Name Sechenov in Moscow and the Medical University of Vienna. The project was named "Cats Project".
Viennese experts argue that the drug can be used for children who already suffer from allergies on "baleen-striped".
The vaccine will help develop antibodies that will reduce the clinical manifestations of allergies.
Lovely photos on the theme "babe about a cat" always evoke affection.
However, there is another side to the relationship in this "duet": according to statistics, in Russia 45% of children have increased sensitivity to common cat allergens.. In addition, Murziki and Barsiki regularly attack young family members and maim them.
Parents can prevent attacks, and scientists are already engaged in allergy issues.
According to Russian developers of the new vaccine, the use of the drug will help prevent cases of asthma, as well as reduce the number of children with allergies.
Finally, many families who could not take a cat, will be able to fulfill the dream. After all, without cats, you see, life is really not at all.