Definition of Allergens: Inhalants, Food, and Insects Allergens

Chang, Christopher; Leung, Patrick S.C.; Todi, Saurabh; Zadoorian, Lori

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-05147-1_3

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“…The molecular mass of profilins is 12-15 kDa, and their molecular structure is highly conserved, with 70%-85% homology among different species [17]. Inhibition experiments with serum pools from patients with fruit allergies have demonstrated cross-reactivity among the profilins Pru a 4, Fra a 1, and Fra a 3 [18].…”

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The Interaction between Antioxidants Content and Allergenic Potency of Different Raspberry Cultivars

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Food allergies are a very serious problem among consumers. The most common food allergies involve animal products, but they can also involve fruits such as berries. We aimed to determine whether organic farming is useful for the production of high-quality and safe fruits. Three varieties of raspberries ‘Laszka’, ‘Glen Ample’ and ‘Polka’ from organic and conventional production (neighboring farms) were collected over the two years of the experiment. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of phenolic compounds was carried out, and the content of Bet v1 and profilin was determined. The organic raspberries contained a lower level of phenolic compounds, especially anthocyanins. Conventional fruits were characterized by a higher allergenic potency than organic ones. We found a strong link between their anthocyanin content and the allergy status of conventional raspberry fruits. Therefore, organically produced raspberries are safer for consumers.

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The Interaction between Antioxidants Content and Allergenic Potency of Different Raspberry Cultivars

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“…Only three mango allergens (two major allergens and one minor allergen, a profilin) have been identified so far using sera from patients with mango IgE-mediated sensitisation. These are mentioned in Table 1 based on their designation, made using the first three letters of the genus followed by the first letter of the species and the identified protein group's number [21]. Despite enzymatic degradation, mechanical fragmentation, and heating, during peeling or pasteurization, mango allergens were found to be relatively stable throughout technological processing.…”

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Contact Allergy Induced by Mango (Mangifera indica): A Relevant Topic?

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Introduction: The most common clinical manifestation of mango allergy is contact dermatitis, which can be localized or systemic. The sensitising substances that have long been suspected are alk(en)yl catechols and/or alk(en)yl resorcinols. Methods: We reviewed the original articles published on Pubmed, Embase and Cochrane Library before 15 September 2021, on the topic of contact allergy induced by mango and we synthesized the key data. Results: We found 12 case reports and four case series, with a total of 37 patients. Only seven of these cases were reported in patients from mango-cultivating countries, the other 30 were from countries where mango cultivation does not occur, and 26 were also from countries where poison ivy/oak are commonly found. We found that contact dermatitis may occur on the first exposure to mango due to previous sensitisation to urushiol-containing plants. The diagnosis was confirmed by patch testing in some of the cases. There was great heterogeneity between the reagents used. Conclusion: Mango fruit is frequently consumed, but mango induced contact dermatitis, the main hypersensitivity reaction induced by mango, is rare. Further data is necessary for a better understanding of sensitising substances and, consecutively, standardization of patch test reagents.

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Definition of Allergens: Inhalants, Food, and Insects Allergens

Cited by 2 publications

References 488 publications

The Interaction between Antioxidants Content and Allergenic Potency of Different Raspberry Cultivars

The Interaction between Antioxidants Content and Allergenic Potency of Different Raspberry Cultivars

Contact Allergy Induced by Mango (Mangifera indica): A Relevant Topic?

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