HLA class II antigens DR4 and DQ8 are associated with allergy to hevein, a major allergen of Hevea latex.

doi:10.1111/j.1399-0039.1997.tb02719.x

Back to search

Article

HLA class II antigens DR4 and DQ8 are associated with allergy to hevein, a major allergen of Hevea latex.

Tissue antigens - 1 Jan 1997

Rihs H P, Chen Z, Cremer R, Baur X

Abstract excerpt

In this study we investigated the relationship between HLA class II alleles and the IgE-specific immune response to the 4.7 kDa polypeptide hevein of Hevea brasiliensis, a major latex allergen, 51 individuals with immediate-type latex allergy and 90 controls were examined for the polymorphisms in...

Topics

Adolescent
Adult
Allergens
Antimicrobial Cationic Peptides
Female
HLA-DQ Antigens
HLA-DR4 Antigen
Humans
Hypersensitivity
Lectins
Male
Phenotype
Plant Lectins
Plant Proteins

Community interpretation

Discuss the evidence

Ask a question, add context or challenge an interpretation. Community activity is separate from scientific evidence strength.

discussions

replies

Citations encouraged

Claims remain attributable.

No discussion yet

Be the first to add a careful, cited interpretation.