Identification of Respiratory Allergens

Identification of Wheat Allergens

Several research groups have identified IgE-binding wheat proteins associated with baker's asthma or atopic dermatitis. This review pinpoints our attempts at the structural identification of wheat allergens using sera from atopic dermatitis patients with definite wheat allergy. Two thirds of patients tested were gluten-sensitive. An IgE-binding peptide was isolated from the chymotryptic hydroly...

The prevalence of respiratory allergens in patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis in Ardabil province

Background: Because of geographic variation and regional types of allergens, it is recommended that allergists identify common allergens in their area of activity. In the present study, the prevalence of respiratory allergens in patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis was investigated. Methods: This study is descriptive and retrospective. The required data of this study were extracted from ...

Identification of major allergens of wildflower honey.

The aim of this study was to identify the major allergens of wildflower honey in local patients with atopic disease. SDS-PAGE revealed ten protein bands of 25 to 110 kDa, with a heavy cluster in region of 40-75 kDa. Immunoblotting demonstrated seven IgE-binding bands of 39 to 110 kDa. The 60 kDa protein had the highest frequency of IgE-binding (100%) followed by 54 kDa protein (95%), thus ident...

Allergy to asticot maggots. Identification of allergens

There are some w ritten reports of allergic reactions after contact w ith Asticot larvae in anglers and occupationally exposed workers. Clinical and immunological studies w ere performed to confirm the allergens involved in the case of a 12-year-old male who developed respiratory symptoms shortly after contact w ith Asticot maggots used as fish bait. Methods and results: Aqueous extracts of Ast...

Specific IgE Assay for Respiratory Allergens in Patients with Atopy in Ahvaz, Iran