Researchers Discover Nanoparticles Could Prevent Allergic Reaction to Nickel (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Researchers Discover Nanoparticles Could Prevent Allergic Reaction to Nickel (1 of 2)

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Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) believe nanoparticles could prevent the itchy, red rash millions suffer from because they are allergic to the nickel found in many everyday objects. Here Praveen Kumar Vemula of BWH and Jeffrey Karp, co-director of the Center for Regenerative Therapeutics at BWH, sit next to a graphic describing their team's approach. Vemula holds a small jar representative of a cream containing the nanoparticles. He points to Karp's finger as an example of where the cream could be applied; many people are exposed to nickel through jewelry like rings.

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Brigham and Women's Hospital, Donna Coveney.

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