Immune cells in the gut may play a big role in peanut allergies

The finding could lead to new treatments to help curb severe reactions

The stomach and intestines of people allergic to peanuts harbor surprisingly high levels of allergy-related cells.

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Severe peanut allergies may stem from the stomach and gut.

A surprisingly large pool of cells involved in allergic reactions to peanuts resides in the stomachs and small intestines of allergic adults, scientists report March 5 in Science Immunology.