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Investigation of the Immunological Mechanism Inducing Cows' Milk Sensitive Enteropathy

Objective

This research project aims to investigate a possible link between the biological basis for allergy to cows' milk and the general rise in allergies among children.

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The aim of this project is to see if there is an association between the behaviour of certain immune cells in children who are allergic to cows' milk and the general increase in development of allergies of all kinds among children.
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Find more about this project and other FSA food safety-related projects at the <a href="http://www.food.gov.uk/science/research/&quot; target="_blank">Food Standards Agency Research webpage</a>.

Institution
Royal Free Hospital, London
Start date
1998
End date
2002
Funding Source
Food Standards Agency
Project number
T07003