Article in Food Safety Magazine about Fistoq- Friday, October 14, 2024

Company Develops Adaptamer Technology That Neutralizes Peanut Allergens in Foods and on Surfaces

Researchers with Ayass Bioscience have developed a novel, aptamer-based solution that neutralizes peanut allergens, offering a potentially life-saving approach for children and adults at risk of severe allergic reactions.

In a peer-reviewed study published in MDPI’s Allergies and led by Mohamad Ayass, M.D., a team of researchers at Ayass Bioscience discovered and developed AYA22A aptamers—molecular compounds that specifically target and bind to the peanut proteins Ara h1 and Ara h2, which are the key allergens responsible for most peanut allergy reactions in the U.S. These aptamers prevent the allergens from triggering the body’s allergic response, effectively neutralizing them before causing harm.

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