Allergens: Types, Function, Risks
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Allergens are substances that cause an allergic reaction. Learn about the different types of allergens, how they work, and the risks they pose.
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Comparison of the mechanism for identification of allergens according
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Mechanisms, advantages and disadvantages of different allergen-specific
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What are allergens? And how they can be dangerous.
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Risk factors driving the emergence of new food allergies. © 2022 Food
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