On Tue, 19 Aug 1997, volm timothy gerard wrote:
> I was interested in know ing if the epitope responible for human allergic
> reactions to tobacco has been identified, and if there are any thoughts on
> producing a "vaccine" that would induce allergic reactions in humans? To
> be used to assist people in quitting smoking and keeping children from
> starting? any thoughts? Thanks.
Whooh! Nothing like having an alleric reaction after the guy next to you
lights up at an outdoor concert, the smoking section across the room in a
restaurant, or just walking along on the street. "Allergic" senstitivity
is awfully sensitive; I'd be seriously concerned about 'nontheraputic'
exposures inducing the same effect.
John
