Among the concerns surrounding genetically modified crops has been the possibility of expressing within a plant new proteins that may be allergenic. Using available technology, practical approaches have been adopted to help prevent the creation of foods that are allergenic.
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Metcalfe, D. Genetically modified crops and allergenicity. Nat Immunol 6, 857–860 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/ni0905-857
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