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Well, not exactly. Scientists are working with an enzyme found in fruits and vegetables that may prove useful in
lessening severe allergic reactions to peanuts. In lab tests, the enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO) changed the proteins
in peanut extracts such that they couldn't bind with certain antibodies and cause an allergic reaction. Still, this was
only true for two of the eight allergens found in peanuts, and tests on animals or humans are far off. The goal of the
current research is not to develop peanut products that are intended for those with peanut allergies, but to lower the
risk of severe reactions if someone were to accidentally consume peanuts.
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Well, not exactly. Scientists are working with an enzyme found in fruits and vegetables that may prove useful in
lessening severe allergic reactions to peanuts. In lab tests, the enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO) changed the proteins
in peanut extracts such that they couldn't bind with certain antibodies and cause an allergic reaction. Still, this was
only true for two of the eight allergens found in peanuts, and tests on animals or humans are far off. The goal of the
current research is not to develop peanut products that are intended for those with peanut allergies, but to lower the
risk of severe reactions if someone were to accidentally consume peanuts.
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