Sensitization prevalence, antibody cross-reactivity and immunogenic peptide profile of Api g 2, the non-specific lipid transfer protein 1 of celery.

BACKGROUND: Celery (Apium graveolens) represents a relevant allergen source that can elicit severe reactions in the adult population. To investigate the sensitization prevalence and cross-reactivity of Api g 2 from celery stalks in a Mediterranean population and in a mouse model. METHODOLOGY: 786 no...

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Main Authors: Gabriele Gadermaier, Michael Hauser, Matthias Egger, Rosetta Ferrara, Peter Briza, Keity Souza Santos, Danila Zennaro, Tamara Girbl, Laurian Zuidmeer-Jongejan, Adriano Mari, Fatima Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3163685?pdf=render