herkistäjät
Herkistäjät, often translated as sensitizers or desensitizers, are substances or treatments designed to alter an organism's response to a particular stimulus. In biological contexts, this typically refers to the immune system. Sensitization is the process by which an initial exposure to a substance leads to an enhanced immune response upon subsequent exposures. This can manifest as allergies or other hypersensitivity reactions. Conversely, desensitization aims to reduce or eliminate this heightened reactivity.
Allergen immunotherapy, a common form of desensitization, is used to treat allergic diseases like asthma, allergic
In other contexts, the term "herkistäjät" might refer to factors that increase sensitivity to certain environmental