The vitamin also appears to trigger the production of a protein called nerve growth factor, which directs the development of nerve cells and promotes their long-term survival.

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Dr Ewan said other researchers were working to modify the structure of the protein in peanuts thought to trigger most cases of allergic reaction.

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The research shows that the protein produced by BCR-ABL1 is necessary to trigger and maintain the cancer, the scientists said.

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