Insect (food) allergy and allergens
S de Gier, K Verhoeckx - Molecular immunology, 2018 - Elsevier
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 …
sustainable sources of nutrition. Approximately two billion people globally consume insects …
Why are some proteins allergens?
RDJ Huby, RJ Dearman, I Kimber - Toxicological sciences, 2000 - academic.oup.com
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 …
established. Symptoms can range from mild erythema or rhinitis, to acute, and possibly fatal …
EAACI molecular allergology user's guide 2.0
S Dramburg, C Hilger, AF Santos… - Pediatric Allergy and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
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 …
our knowledge about the immunological mechanisms of IgE‐mediated allergies has …
EAACI molecular allergology user's guide
PM Matricardi, J Kleine‐Tebbe… - Pediatric Allergy and …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
The availability of allergen molecules ('components') from several protein families has
advanced our understanding of immunoglobulin E (IgE)‐mediated responses and enabled …
advanced our understanding of immunoglobulin E (IgE)‐mediated responses and enabled …
Successful herbivore attack due to metabolic diversion of a plant chemical defense
U Wittstock, N Agerbirk, EJ Stauber… - Proceedings of the …, 2004 - National Acad Sciences
Plants protect themselves against herbivory with a diverse array of repellent or toxic
secondary metabolites. However, many herbivorous insects have developed …
secondary metabolites. However, many herbivorous insects have developed …
Cockroach allergens and asthma
LK Arruda, LD Vailes, VPL Ferriani, ABR Santos… - Journal of allergy and …, 2001 - Elsevier
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 …
houses in the United States and other parts of the world. Sensitization and exposure to …
Identification of continuous, allergenic regions of the major shrimp allergen Pen a 1 (tropomyosin)
R Ayuso, SB Lehrer, G Reese - International archives of allergy and …, 2002 - karger.com
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 …
major allergen identified in shrimp is the muscle protein tropomyosin; at least 80% of shrimp …
Cockroach allergens and asthma in Brazil: identification of tropomyosin as a major allergen with potential cross-reactivity with mite and shrimp allergens
ABR Santos, MD Chapman, RC Aalberse… - Journal of Allergy and …, 1999 - Elsevier
Background: Cockroaches produce several proteins that induce IgE antibody responses.
Although cockroaches are abundant in warm and humid areas, sensitization to cockroach …
Although cockroaches are abundant in warm and humid areas, sensitization to cockroach …
Recombinant allergens for diagnosis and therapy of allergic disease
MD Chapman, AM Smith, LD Vailes, LK Arruda… - Journal of allergy and …, 2000 - Elsevier
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 …
and treatment can be overcome with use of genetically engineered recombinant allergens …
Transcriptomic Profiling of Diverse Aedes aegypti Strains Reveals Increased Basal-level Immune Activation in Dengue Virus-refractory Populations and Identifies …
Genetic variation among Aedes aegypti populations can greatly influence their vector
competence for human pathogens such as the dengue virus (DENV). While intra-species …
competence for human pathogens such as the dengue virus (DENV). While intra-species …