Article
Sequence homology: A poor predictive value for profilins cross-reactivity
10 Sept 2005
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Profilins are highly cross-reactive allergens which bind IgE antibodies of almost 20% of plant-allergic patients. This study is aimed at investigating cross-reactivity of melon profilin with other plant profilins and the role of the linear and conformational epitopes in human IgE cross-reactivity. METHODS: Seventeen patients with melon allergy were selected based on clinical history and a positive...
