BACKGROUND: Allergic reactions to legumes are generally thought to be acquired by
means of primary sensitization through the gastrointestinal tract. Recently, Gly m 4 …

Background It is clinically important to identify allergens in Artocarpus heterophyllus
(jackfruit), Moringa oleifera (moringa), Trianthema portulacastrum (horse purslane) and …

Celery is a frequent cause of food allergy in pollen‐sensitized patients and can induce
severe allergic reactions. Clinical symptoms cannot be predicted by skin prick tests (SPTs) …

The allergens associated with cashew food allergy have not been well-characterized. We
sought to identify the major allergens in cashew nut by performing IgE immunoblots to …

Background: Orange allergens are virtually unknown, in spite of the large consumption of
this fruit. Germin-like proteins, together with vicilins and legumins, form the cupin superfamily …

Background: Sunflower seed can cause severe anaphylactic reactions in some susceptible
individuals. It is conceivable that the 2S sunflower seed protein is an allergen based on its …

IgE-mediated reactions to food allergens constitute a major health problem in industrialized
countries. Chickpea is consumed in Mediterranean countries, and reportedly associated …

Among food allergens, celery is a frequent cause for adverse food reactions in allergic
patients. In this study, the celery allergen protein Api g 1.01 RNA was amplified by RT-PCR …

BACKGROUND: Among allergenic spices, mustard represents 1 of the most important in
terms of allergenic potency and widespread use. An 11S globulin (Sin a 2) has been …

Individuals suffering from immediate hypersensitivity (type‐I allergy) to a particular pollen
frequently display intolerance to several foods of plant origin. In this respect, individuals …