IgE antibody activity of shrimp allergic subjects to inhalant and food allergens

The major shrimp allergen is the muscle protein tropomyosin. Since tropomyosin is present in other inhaled and ingested allergens, it was of interest to determine potential sensitivity of shrimp allergic subjects to these other allergens.

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2005-02, Vol.115 (2), p.S92-S92
Main Authors: Reder, M.W., Wild, L.G., El-Dahr, J.M., Villacis, J., Demerell, D., Soteres, D., Bucci, L., Lehrer, S.B.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Allergies
Food allergies
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Summary:The major shrimp allergen is the muscle protein tropomyosin. Since tropomyosin is present in other inhaled and ingested allergens, it was of interest to determine potential sensitivity of shrimp allergic subjects to these other allergens.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2004.12.382