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On the cover. Sorghastrum. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2010; 104:A3. [PMID: 20408335 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2010.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. Sugar maple. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2009; 103:A4. [PMID: 19927532 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60351-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- Department of Medicine, National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson Street, Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. Palmer's Almaranth. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2009; 103:A4. [PMID: 19739419 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60158-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson Street, Room J326 Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. Aerial yellow jacket. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2009; 102:A6, front cover. [PMID: 19492654 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60503-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. The genus Bromus. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2009; 102:A6. [PMID: 19354061 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60076-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street Room 1326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. On the cover. Picea pungens. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2009; 102:A4. [PMID: 19230456 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60234-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Common house mouse. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2009; 102:A2. [PMID: 19205277 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60098-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Weber RW. On the cover. Japanese cedar. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2008; 101:A4. [PMID: 19055196 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60278-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Acacia dealbata. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2008; 101:A4. [PMID: 18727463 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60195-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. On the cover. Siberian elm. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2008; 100:A4. [PMID: 18592810 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60073-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. On the cover. Australian pine. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2008; 100:A4. [PMID: 18517069 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60461-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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The bald-faced hornet, Dolichovespula maculata. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2008; 100:A4. [PMID: 18450111 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60587-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Weber RW. Yellow birch. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2008; 100:A4. [PMID: 18320909 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60414-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. On the cover. Maize. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2008; 99:A4. [PMID: 18219826 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60372-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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On the Cover. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60395-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Weber RW. Carex (genus in family Cyperaceae). Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2007; 99:A4. [PMID: 18051205 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60559-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. On the cover. Rabbitbrush. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2007; 99:A4. [PMID: 17941274 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60542-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. Cross-reactivity of pollen allergens: impact on allergen immunotherapy. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2007; 99:203-11; quiz 212-3, 231. [PMID: 17910323 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60654-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To provide guidelines for the rational formulation of allergen immunotherapy extracts based on knowledge of pollen allergen and epitope cross-reactivity. DATA SOURCES A PubMed search was performed for articles published from 1966 to 2007 using the keywords pollen, allergen, and cross-reactivity. Older literature was found through cross-referencing of older articles and older reviews on pollen cross-reactivity. STUDY SELECTION Articles that dealt with crude pollen extracts and characterized allergens that addressed cross-reactivity were selected for inclusion in this review. RESULTS In addition to unique allergens, several families of botanic proteins have similarities that allow them to act as pan-allergens. Although frequently these are minor allergens, in some circumstances they may also be major allergens. Recent studies have investigated nonspecific lipid transfer proteins, calcium-binding proteins, pathogenesis-related protein families, and profilins. Calcium-binding proteins and nonspecific lipid transfer proteins are responsible for pollen-fruit interactions and pollen cross-reactivity. Clarification of pollen allergen enzymatic activity helps explain the ubiquitous nature of these proteins. CONCLUSION Characterization of specific pollen allergens and their protein families has provided insight into cross-reactivity. Clarification of these relationships allows for consolidation or substitution in formulation of inhalant extracts.
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado, USA.
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Weber RW. Pussy Willow. Salix discolor. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2007; 99:A4. [PMID: 17910321 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60652-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center 1400 Jackson Street Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. On the cover. Aspergillus flavus. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2007; 98:A4. [PMID: 17601260 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60725-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. On the cover. Greasewood. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2007; 99:A4. [PMID: 17650822 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60611-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RA. On the cover. Dawn redwood. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2007; 98:A4. [PMID: 17521023 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60752-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Richard A Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. On the cover. Mesquite. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2007; 98:A4. [PMID: 17458424 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60874-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. On the cover. Broad-leaf cattail, T. latifolia. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2007; 98:A4. [PMID: 17304875 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60680-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical and Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. Gambel oak. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2007; 98:A4. [PMID: 17225713 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60852-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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- National Jewish Medical and Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Futamura N, Kusunoki Y, Mukai Y, Shinohara K. Characterization of genes for a pollen allergen, Cry j 2, of Cryptomeria japonica. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2006; 143:59-68. [PMID: 17192717 DOI: 10.1159/000098225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2006] [Accepted: 09/12/2006] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cry j 2 is one of the major pollen allergens of Cryptomeria japonica. The polymorphism of Cry j 2 isoforms and the conservation of the structure of Cry j 2 in coniferous species remain to be analyzed. METHODS A cDNA library derived from the pollen of C. japonica was screened using a fragment of Cry j 2 cDNA. Restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis was performed to examine the diversity of Cry j 2 genes. The promoters of Cry j 2 genes were isolated with a commercially available cloning kit. Clonal variations in the expression of Cry j 2 in pollen were examined by RNA gel blot analysis, and the conservation of the structure of the Cry j 2 gene in coniferous species was evaluated by DNA gel blot analysis. RESULTS We isolated three cDNA clones encoding novel isoforms of Cry j 2. We also sequenced a total of 16 promoter regions from 10 specimens. The sequences of promoter regions of Cry j 2 genes were highly divergent. The amount of Cry j 2 mRNA also varied considerably. The Cry j 2 gene was found to be conserved among species belonging to Taxodiaceae and Cupressaceae but to vary between Taxodiaceae and Pinaceae. CONCLUSIONS The coding and promoter regions of Cry j 2 genes contain large numbers of polymorphisms. Our analysis revealed large variations in the expression of Cry j 2 at the transcriptional level, and we suggest that conserved homologs of Cry j 2 confer cross-allergenicity among Taxodiaceae and Cupressaceae.
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute, Ibaraki, Japan.
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Weber RW. Lombardy poplar. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2006; 97:A6. [PMID: 17042128 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60786-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Soeria-Atmadja D, Lundell T, Gustafsson MG, Hammerling U. Computational detection of allergenic proteins attains a new level of accuracy with in silico variable-length peptide extraction and machine learning. Nucleic Acids Res 2006; 34:3779-93. [PMID: 16977698 PMCID: PMC1540723 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkl467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The placing of novel or new-in-the-context proteins on the market, appearing in genetically modified foods, certain bio-pharmaceuticals and some household products leads to human exposure to proteins that may elicit allergic responses. Accurate methods to detect allergens are therefore necessary to ensure consumer/patient safety. We demonstrate that it is possible to reach a new level of accuracy in computational detection of allergenic proteins by presenting a novel detector, Detection based on Filtered Length-adjusted Allergen Peptides (DFLAP). The DFLAP algorithm extracts variable length allergen sequence fragments and employs modern machine learning techniques in the form of a support vector machine. In particular, this new detector shows hitherto unmatched specificity when challenged to the Swiss-Prot repository without appreciable loss of sensitivity. DFLAP is also the first reported detector that successfully discriminates between allergens and non-allergens occurring in protein families known to hold both categories. Allergenicity assessment for specific protein sequences of interest using DFLAP is possible via ulfh@slv.se.
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- Department of Engineering Sciences, Uppsala UniversityPO Box 534, SE-751 21 Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University, Rudbeck LaboratorySE-751 85 Uppsala, Sweden
- Correspondence may also be addressed to M. G. Gustafsson. Tel: +46 18 4713229; Fax: +46 18 555096; Present address: M. G. Gustafsson, Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala University Hospital, SE-751 85 Uppsala, Sweden
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Weber RW. Perennial ryegrass. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2006; 96:A6, front cover. [PMID: 16802758 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)61333-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. On the cover. Live oak. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2006; 96:A6. [PMID: 16597067 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60900-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center 1400 Jackson Street Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. Bald cypress. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2006; 96:A6. [PMID: 16498842 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)61230-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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BACKGROUND Mold is ubiquitous in our environment and is a common allergen in allergic diseases. The skin test and the Pharmacia ImmunoCAP system (CAP) for assay-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies are both widely used. The goal of this study was to compare the performance of the skin test and CAP in the evaluation of mold allergy. METHODS Patients with allergic rhinitis were enrolled at our outpatient department. The diagnosis of allergic rhinitis was based on typical symptoms for more than 2 years. All patients were tested by both intradermal skin test and serum assay for specific IgE antibodies. The skin test included house dust, cotton, ragweed, and 5 fungal antigens (Candida, Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, and Penicillium). The serum-specific IgE antibodies were quantified using the radioimmunoassay version of CAP. RESULTS Seventy-five patients (44 males and 31 females) with allergic rhinitis were enrolled in this study. Their ages ranged from 12 to 76 years old, with a mean of 31.9 years. The positive rates of skin test and CAP were 56.0% versus 9.3% for Candida, 22.7% versus 1.3% for Alternaria, 16% versus 9.3% for Aspergillus, 14.7% versus 1.3% for Cladosporium, and 32% versus 8% for Penicillium. There were statistically significant differences between the positive rates for Candida, Alternaria, Cladosporium, and Penicillium when analyzed by the McNemar test. CONCLUSION The positive rate of the skin test is higher than CAP when evaluating mold allergy. Clinicians should note that a discrepancy may exist between the results of in vitro and in vivo tests when evaluating mold allergy.
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- Kai-Li Liang
- Department of Otolaryngology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan, ROC
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Weber RW. Sedges of the family Cyperaceae are primarily in the genera Carex and Cyperus. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2005; 95:A6. [PMID: 16312159 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)61161-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. European hazel (Corylus americana). Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2005; 95:A6. [PMID: 16279555 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)61143-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. On the cover: Honeybees. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2005; 95:A-6. [PMID: 16095133 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)61179-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. Orchard grass or cock's foot, Dactylis glomerata. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2005; 94:A6, front cover. [PMID: 15945550 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)61124-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center 1400 Jackson Street Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. Oaks. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2005; 94:A-6. [PMID: 15875521 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)61110-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. Eastern red cedar (red savin), Juniperus virginiana, is the most abundant juniper throughout the eastern United States and southeastern Ontario. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2005; 94:A6. [PMID: 15801239 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60980-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson St, Rm J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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White JF, Levin L, Villareal M, Murphy K, Biagini R, Wellinghoff L, St Clair HG, Bernstein DI. Lack of correlation between regional pollen counts and percutaneous reactivity to tree pollen extracts in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2005; 94:240-6. [PMID: 15765739 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)61302-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although seasonal patterns of tree pollination have been reported, it is unknown if aerobiologic data correlate with patterns of in vivo sensitization. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the relationship between regional tree pollen exposure and patterns of in vivo percutaneous reactivity to specific tree pollen extracts in a local patient population with seasonal allergic rhinitis. METHODS Patients with spring seasonal allergic rhinitis and percutaneous sensitivity to 1 or more regional tree pollens were studied. Tree pollen counts were collected at the same urban site from 1997 to 2002 and at a suburban site in 2002. Patients underwent skin prick testing with commercial extracts of 15 indigenous tree species. Serum specific IgE measurements were assayed in a subset of sensitized patients. RESULTS Of 127 patients who reported symptoms consistent with seasonal allergic rhinitis during the spring pollen season, 93 qualified based on demonstration of at least 1 positive skin prick test result. Mean 5-year pollen counts (1997-2001) and 2002 urban counts were highly correlated (Spearman r = 0.95, P < .001), indicating that year-to-year pollen counts were consistent. No significant correlation was found between mean seasonal pollen counts (urban site, 1997-2001) and frequencies of skin prick test reactivity to specific tree pollen allergens (Spearman r = -0.03, P = .93). No significant relationship was found between 5-year mean tree pollen counts and positive serum specific IgE tests for specific tree pollens (Spearman r = -0.42, P = .30). Eight of 15 species elicited percutaneous reactions in more than 50% of patients (ie, satisfying definition of a major in vivo allergen). However, 6 of the 8 major tree allergens each represented 5% or less of 5-year mean total tree pollen counts. CONCLUSION No correlation was found between overall frequencies of in vivo sensitization to tree pollen allergens in a local population and regional pollen exposure data.
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- Jason F White
- Division of Immunology-Allergy, Department of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0563, USA
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- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center 1400 Jackson St, Room J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Weber RW. Penicillium. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2004; 93:A6, front cover. [PMID: 15521363 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)61386-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center 1400 Jackson Street Room J326 Denver, CO 80206, USA
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Abstract
Pollen cross-allergenicity has practical implications on the management of inhalant allergy, in both evaluation and therapy, especially with allergen vaccine immunotherapy. The study of cross-reactivity among pollen allergens has expanded beyond investigation of crude extracts to the characterization and cloning of numerous pollen proteins. In this review, the interrelationships between these pollen allergens in the context of botanical systematics are examined, to provide a framework for cross-reactivity understanding. Recommendations for choices in evaluation and therapy are given.
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- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Denver, CO 80206, USA.
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Weber RW. Sheep sorrel. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2004; 93:A6. [PMID: 15328666 DOI: 10.1016/s1081-1206(10)61459-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Richard W Weber
- National Jewish Medical & Research Center, 1400 Jackson St, Rm J326, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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