walnut protein powder

Walnut protein powder is an investigational oral immunotherapy (OIT) being developed by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute for the treatment of tree nut allergies. The treatment involves the oral administration of gradually increasing doses of walnut protein to desensitize patients, thereby increasing their threshold for allergic reactions. This approach aims to induce immunological changes that reduce the risk of severe reactions upon accidental exposure to walnuts and potentially cross-reactive tree nuts like pecans. In clinical trials, such as the Phase 1/2 study NCT01546753, participants undergo an initial escalation phase followed by a build-up phase and long-term maintenance dosing.

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walnut oral immunotherapyWOIT