Ticks and tick-borne diseases are significant public health concerns. Bioactive molecules in
tick saliva facilitate prolonged blood-feeding and transmission of tick-borne pathogens to the …

The α-Gal syndrome (AGS) is a type of allergy characterized by an IgE antibody (Ab)
response against the carbohydrate Galα1-3Galβ1-4GlcNAc-R (α-Gal), which is present in …

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 …

Development of specific IgE antibodies to the oligosaccharide galactose-α-1, 3-galactose (α-
gal) following tick bites has been shown to be the source of red meat allergy. In this study …

The tick microbiota is a highly complex ensemble of interacting microorganisms. Keystone
taxa, with a central role in the microbial networks, support the stability and fitness of the …

The α-Gal syndrome is a complex allergic disease characterized by the development of
specific IgE antibodies against the carbohydrate galactose-α-1, 3-galactose (α-Gal), an …

The α-Gal syndrome (AGS) is a pathognomonic immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated delayed
anaphylaxis in foods containing the oligosaccharide galactose-α-1, 3-galactose (α-Gal) such …

Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) represent a growing burden for human and animal health
worldwide. Several approaches including the use of chemicals with repellency and …

It has been over twenty years since the first vaccines for the control of tick infestations
became commercially available. These vaccines proved their efficacy and the potential of …

Objective To review published studies on galactose α-1, 3-galactose (α-gal), a carbohydrate
epitope found on proteins and lipids in nonprimate mammals and present in foods …