Characterization of IgE epitopes of Cuc m 2, the major melon allergen, and their role in cross‐reactivity with pollen profilins

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BACKGROUND: Plant profilins are described as minor allergens, although with some exceptions in foods such as melon, watermelon or orange. In fact, they could be responsible for many cross-reactions among distantly related species. This is likely to be a consequence of the presence of common epitopes. OBJECTIVE: To characterize the B epitopes of Cuc m 2, a model of plant food profilin, using phage display...