triose phosphate isomerase/hypersensitivity

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is one of the most important parasitic diseases with approximately 350 million people at risk. Due to the non availability of an ideal drug, development of a safe, effective, and affordable vaccine could be a solution for control and prevention of this disease. In this

BACKGROUND In humans, a cross-reactive clinical allergy has been reported between three chicken and fish meat proteins: beta-enolase, aldolase A and parvalbumin. OBJECTIVE To evaluate if IgE cross-reactivity between chicken and fish also existed in the dog. METHODS Sera from dogs with suspected

BACKGROUND Watermelon is a worldwide consumed Cucurbitaceae fruit that can elicit allergic reactions. However, the major allergens of watermelon are not known. The aim of this study is to identify and characterize major allergens in watermelon. METHODS Twenty-three patients allergic to watermelon

Genetically modified (GM) foods are beneficial from the standpoint of ensuring a constant supply of foodstuffs, but they must be tested for safety before being released on the market, including by allergenicity tests to ensure that they do not contain new allergens or higher concentrations of known