| Journal Call no. | AP8.V37 |
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| Author | Chui, Helena. |
| Article Title | Root of neverending annoyance : hypersensitivity of the human immune system / Helena Chui and Aries Poon. |
| Is Part Of | Varsity ; no.30, Jan 1997, p.36-37, illus. |
| Abstract | Allergens are substances, mainly protein, causing allergies. If people having allergic tendencies inhale, eat or have contact with the allergens, their immune systems may overreact and produce a particular antibody which makes people develop the allergic symptoms, and allergies can be fatal. In this article, medical experts talk about the various kinds of allergens. |