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C&EN Medicinal Chemistry

The Chemistry of Allergies and Antihistamines – in C&EN

It’s coming around to the time of year when hay fever strikes! Here’s a look at the chemical cause, and at how some of the medicines you can take to alleviate the symptoms actually work. You can see the full graphic over on the C&EN site.

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Medicinal Chemistry

The Chemistry of Hay Fever – How Do Hay Fever Medications Work?

With the arrival of summer comes a rather less welcome arrival – that of seasonal allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as hay fever. In the UK, an estimated 10-15% of the population are affected, a figure that is also on the rise. Despite the pollens of trees, grasses and weeds being the origin of hay fever, it’s […]