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Dr Leng and her
conducted their research on mice. They found an enzyme (which they dubbed V8) that was responsible for
in the test mice. The V8 enzyme triggered a protein that made the mice
. The scientists engineered the
and developed a
to stop it making the mice itch. The drug could be used to make anti-itch medication. This could block the itching process in
. This is good
for eczema sufferers. Eczema affects around 245 million people
. As well as itchiness, sufferers often get redness on their
and a rash. They may also get small blisters and a thickening of the skin. Eczema is
as common in females as it is in males.
