Insects represent an alternative for meat and fish in satisfying the increasing demand for
sustainable sources of nutrition. Approximately two billion people globally consume insects …

The ability of certain proteins to induce an allergic response in susceptible individuals is well
established. Symptoms can range from mild erythema or rhinitis, to acute, and possibly fatal …

Since the discovery of immunoglobulin E (IgE) as a mediator of allergic diseases in 1967,
our knowledge about the immunological mechanisms of IgE‐mediated allergies has …

The availability of allergen molecules ('components') from several protein families has
advanced our understanding of immunoglobulin E (IgE)‐mediated responses and enabled …

Plants protect themselves against herbivory with a diverse array of repellent or toxic
secondary metabolites. However, many herbivorous insects have developed …

Asthma and allergy are the most common diseases associated with cockroach infestation of
houses in the United States and other parts of the world. Sensitization and exposure to …

Background: Crustaceans and mollusks are a frequent cause of allergic reactions. The only
major allergen identified in shrimp is the muscle protein tropomyosin; at least 80% of shrimp …

Background: Cockroaches produce several proteins that induce IgE antibody responses.
Although cockroaches are abundant in warm and humid areas, sensitization to cockroach …

Many of the problems associated with using natural allergenic products for allergy diagnosis
and treatment can be overcome with use of genetically engineered recombinant allergens …

Genetic variation among Aedes aegypti populations can greatly influence their vector
competence for human pathogens such as the dengue virus (DENV). While intra-species …