This review presents an update on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of food
allergens in plant sources, focusing on the few protein families that contribute to multiple …

Pollen food syndrome (PFS) is a highly prevalent food allergy affecting pollen‐sensitized
children and adults. Sufferers experience allergic symptoms when consuming raw plant …

Peanut and tree-nut allergies are frequently comorbid for reasons not completely
understood. Vicilin-buried peptides (VBPs) are an emerging family of food allergens whose …

The demand for high-quality and sustainable protein sources is on the rise. Lupin is an
emerging plant-based source of protein with health-enhancing properties; however, the …

Food allergy is a potentially life-threatening health concern caused by immunoglobulin E
(IgE) antibodies that mistakenly recognize normally harmless food proteins as threats …

The current reports on phytopathogens multidrug resistance have become a significant
issue for plant health and global food security. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have recently …

Vicilin-buried peptides (VBPs) from edible plants are derived from the N-terminal leader
sequences (LSs) of seed storage proteins. VBPs are defined by a common α-hairpin fold …

Hazelnut, one of the most popular tree nuts, is widely found in processed food and even very
small amounts can trigger severe allergic reactions in susceptible people. Herein, we …

Mac i 2 (legumin) and its conformational epitopes have a crucial role in distinguishing
allergy from tolerance in subjects of being allergic to macadamia. To our knowledge, this is …

Food allergy is increasingly prevalent and poses notable health risks, which underscores
the urgent need to develop reliable and sensitive detection methods for effective …