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Effect of the Strawberry Genotype, Cultivation and Processing on the Fra a 1 Allergen Content.
Nutrients - 2 Jul 2018
Kurze Elisabeth, Kock Vanessa, Lo Scalzo Roberto, Olbricht Klaus, Schwab Wilfried
Abstract excerpt
Birch pollen allergic patients show cross-reactivity to vegetables and fruits, including strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa). The objective of this study was to quantify the level of the Fra a 1 protein, a Bet v 1-homologous protein in strawberry fruits by a newly developed ELISA, and determine the effect of genotype, cultivation and food processing on the allergen amount. An indirect competitive ELISA using a...
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