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. 2015 Mar;15(3):131-2.
doi: 10.1038/nrc3909. Epub 2015 Feb 5.

Understanding allergy and cancer risk: what are the barriers?

Esther Hoste, Sara Cipolat, Fiona M Watt

Understanding allergy and cancer risk: what are the barriers?

Esther Hoste et al. Nat Rev Cancer. 2015 Mar.

Abstract

Evidence suggests that allergic immune responses can protect against some types of cancer. What are the possible underlying mechanisms, and can allergic reactions be harnessed for anticancer therapy?

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