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Cross-reactivity of food allergens in latex allergy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7806079     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Allergy resulting from exposure to latex proteins has been reported with increasing frequency in certain patient and occupational groups. Patients with latex allergy demonstrate cross-reactivity with some food allergens. Although amino acid homology of a few polypeptides from food and latex have been reported, no information is available comparing food and latex allergens. In the present study, we have obtained antibody from latex-sensitive patients by affinity absorption with various food and latex allergen extracts. The antibodies were then evaluated for reactivity with various antigens by ELISA. The results indicated that IgE cross-reactivity existed between different latex and food antigens. Hence, care should be exercised during evaluation of patients, as the clinical response may not be directed to the primary sensitizing antigen and may represent cross-reactivity of antigens.
Authors:
V P Kurup; T Kelly; N Elms; K Kelly; J Fink
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Allergy proceedings : the official journal of regional and state allergy societies     Volume:  15     ISSN:  1046-9354     ISO Abbreviation:  Allergy Proc     Publication Date:    1994 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1995-01-30     Completed Date:  1995-01-30     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8902396     Medline TA:  Allergy Proc     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  211-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Allergy-Immunology Division, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Allergens / adverse effects*,  immunology
Antibodies, Anti-Idiotypic / blood,  immunology*
Antigen-Antibody Reactions
Case-Control Studies
Cross Reactions
Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Food / adverse effects*
Food Hypersensitivity / blood,  immunology*
Gloves, Surgical
Humans
Hypersensitivity, Immediate / blood,  immunology*
Immunoglobulin E / blood,  immunology*
Plant Extracts / immunology
Rubber / adverse effects*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Allergens; 0/Antibodies, Anti-Idiotypic; 0/Plant Extracts; 37341-29-0/Immunoglobulin E; 9006-04-6/Rubber

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