Pathogenesis related (PR) proteins are one of the major sources of plant derived allergens.
These proteins are induced by the plants as a defense response system in stress conditions …

Development and progress made in the field of recombinant allergens have allowed for the
development of a new concept in allergy diagnosis, molecular diagnosis (MD), which makes …

Allergy to natural rubber latex (NRLA) from Hevea brasiliensis is a relevant public health
issue, in particular in healthcare workers and groups at risk. Clinical manifestations of NRLA …

Hevein, from Hevea brasiliensis (rubber tree), was identified in 1960. It is the most abundant
soluble protein (22%) found in latex. Hevein is formed from a larger protein called …

Lectins or carbohydrate-binding proteins are widely distributed in seeds and vegetative
parts of edible plant species. A few lectins from different fruits and vegetables have been …

Food allergies originate from adverse immune reactions to some food components.
Ingestion of food allergens can cause effects of varying severity, from mild itching to severe …

We here engage with a long-lasting debate in the cognitive sciences concerning
domainspecific mechanisms for acquiring and processing different systems of knowledge …

Allergy to natural rubber latex products emerged as an important clinical condition following
an increase in the use of latex gloves for barrier protection in the early 1980s. In addition to …

Allergies to certain fruits such as banana, avocado, chestnut and kiwi are described in 30–
70% of latex-allergic patients. This association is attributed to the cross-reactivity between …

Background: Patients with pollinosis develop symptoms after intake of plant food more often
than the general population. In order to study the prevalence of the presentation of allergic …