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Leung ASY, Wai CYY, Leung NYH, Ngai NA, Chua GT, Ho PK, Lam ICS, Cheng JWCH, Chan OM, Li PF, Au AWS, Leung CHW, Cheng NS, Tang MF, Fong BLY, Rosa Duque JS, Wong JSC, Luk DCK, Ho MHK, Kwan MYW, Yau YS, Lee QU, Chan WH, Wong GWK, Leung TF. Real-World Sensitization and Tolerance Pattern to Seafood in Fish-Allergic Individuals. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. IN PRACTICE 2024; 12:633-642.e9. [PMID: 37802255 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2023.09.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Seafood is a common cause of food allergy and anaphylaxis, but there are limited published real-world data describing the clinical presentation of fish and shellfish allergies. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine the clinical characteristics, immunological profile, and tolerance pattern to fish, crustaceans, and mollusks in fish-allergic individuals. METHODS Patients presenting with IgE-mediated fish allergy between 2016 and 2021 were recruited. A comprehensive sensitization profile including specific IgE and skin prick test to various fish and shellfish species and a detailed clinical history including individuals' recent seafood consumption were evaluated. RESULTS A total of 249 fish-allergic individuals (aged 4.2 ± 5.8 years) were recruited from 6 allergy clinics in Hong Kong, and they had experienced their fish-allergic reaction 2.2 ± 3.4 years before enrollment. Seventy-five subjects (30%) reacted to either grass carp, salmon, grouper, or cod in oral food challenges. We identified an IgE sensitization gradient that corresponded to the level of β-parvalbumin in fish. In total, 40% of fish-allergic individuals reported tolerance to 1 or more types of fish, more commonly to fish with a lower β-parvalbumin level such as tuna and salmon, compared with β-parvalbumin-rich fish such as catfish and grass carp. Despite fish and shellfish cosensitization, 41% of individuals reported tolerance to crustaceans, mollusks, or both, whereas shellfish avoidance occurred in half of the fish-allergic individuals, of whom 33% lacked shellfish sensitization. CONCLUSIONS Fish allergy commonly presents in early childhood. A considerable proportion of fish-allergic patients are selectively tolerant to certain fish, typically those with lower levels of β-parvalbumin. There is an unmet need to promote precision medicine for seafood allergies.
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- Agnes S Y Leung
- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China; Hong Kong Hub of Paediatric Excellence, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China; Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Yan Chai Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China; Hong Kong Hub of Paediatric Excellence, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China; Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Yan Chai Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China; Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Yan Chai Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China; Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Yan Chai Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China; Hong Kong Hub of Paediatric Excellence, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China.
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Jerry EM, Karnaneedi S, Ruethers T, Jerry DR, Condon K, Lopata AL. Allergen Diversity and Abundance in Different Tissues of the Redclaw Crayfish ( Cherax quadricarinatus). Foods 2024; 13:315. [PMID: 38275682 PMCID: PMC10815050 DOI: 10.3390/foods13020315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Shellfish allergy affects ~2.5% of the global population and is a type I immune response resulting from exposure to crustacean and/or molluscan proteins. The Australian Redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) is a freshwater species endemic to and farmed in northern Australia and is becoming an aquaculture species of interest globally. Despite being consumed as food, allergenic proteins from redclaw have not been identified or characterised. In addition, as different body parts are often consumed, it is conceivable that redclaw tissues vary in allergenicity depending on tissue type and function. To better understand food-derived allergenicity, this study characterised allergenic proteins in various redclaw body tissues (the tail, claw, and cephalothorax) and how the stability of allergenic proteins was affected through cooking (raw vs. cooked tissues). The potential of redclaw allergens to cross-react and cause IgE-binding in patients allergic to other shellfish (i.e., shrimp) was also investigated. Raw and cooked extracts were prepared from each body part. SDS-PAGE followed by immunoblotting was performed to determine allergen-specific antibody reactivity to sarcoplasmic calcium-binding protein and hemocyanin, as well as to identify redclaw proteins binding to IgE antibodies from individual and pooled sera of shrimp-allergic patients. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS) was utilised to identify proteins and to determine the proportion within extracts. Known crustacean allergens were found in all tissues, with a variation in tissue distribution (e.g., higher levels of hemocyanin in the claw and cephalothorax than in the tail). The proportion of some allergens as a percentage of remaining heat-stable proteins increased in cooked tissues. Previously described heat-stable allergens (i.e., hemocyanin and sarcoplasmic calcium-binding protein) were found to be partially heat-labile. Immunoblotting indicated that shrimp-allergic patients cross-react to redclaw allergens. IgE-binding bands, analysed by LC/MS, identified up to 11 known shellfish allergens. The findings of this study provide fundamental knowledge into the diagnostic and therapeutic field of shellfish allergy.
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- Emily M. Jerry
- Molecular Allergy Research Laboratory, College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia; (E.M.J.); (S.K.); (T.R.)
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia
- ARC Research Hub for Supercharging Tropical Aquaculture through Genetic Solutions, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia; (D.R.J.); (K.C.)
- Centre for Sustainable Tropical Fisheries and Aquaculture, College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia
- JCU AquaPATH Detection Laboratory, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4814, Australia
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- Molecular Allergy Research Laboratory, College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia; (E.M.J.); (S.K.); (T.R.)
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia
- Centre for Sustainable Tropical Fisheries and Aquaculture, College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia
- Centre for Food and Allergy Research, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The Royal Children’s Hospital, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Molecular Allergy Research Laboratory, College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia; (E.M.J.); (S.K.); (T.R.)
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia
- Centre for Sustainable Tropical Fisheries and Aquaculture, College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia
- Centre for Food and Allergy Research, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The Royal Children’s Hospital, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
- Tropical Futures Institute, James Cook University, 149 Sims Drive, Singapore 387380, Singapore
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- ARC Research Hub for Supercharging Tropical Aquaculture through Genetic Solutions, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia; (D.R.J.); (K.C.)
- Centre for Sustainable Tropical Fisheries and Aquaculture, College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia
- JCU AquaPATH Detection Laboratory, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4814, Australia
- Tropical Futures Institute, James Cook University, 149 Sims Drive, Singapore 387380, Singapore
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- ARC Research Hub for Supercharging Tropical Aquaculture through Genetic Solutions, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia; (D.R.J.); (K.C.)
- Centre for Sustainable Tropical Fisheries and Aquaculture, College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia
- JCU AquaPATH Detection Laboratory, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4814, Australia
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- Molecular Allergy Research Laboratory, College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia; (E.M.J.); (S.K.); (T.R.)
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia
- ARC Research Hub for Supercharging Tropical Aquaculture through Genetic Solutions, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia; (D.R.J.); (K.C.)
- Centre for Sustainable Tropical Fisheries and Aquaculture, College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia
- Centre for Food and Allergy Research, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The Royal Children’s Hospital, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia
- Tropical Futures Institute, James Cook University, 149 Sims Drive, Singapore 387380, Singapore
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Miraglia del Giudice M, Dinardo G, Klain A, D’Addio E, Bencivenga CL, Decimo F, Indolfi C. Anaphylaxis after Shrimp Intake in a European Pediatric Population: Role of Molecular Diagnostics and Implications for Novel Foods. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1583. [PMID: 37892246 PMCID: PMC10605710 DOI: 10.3390/children10101583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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(1) Background: Tropomyosin is a major cause of shellfish allergy and anaphylaxis triggered by food. It acts as a pan-allergen, inducing cross-reactivity in insects, dust mites, crustaceans, and mollusks. Our study investigates anaphylaxis in children with asthma or atopic diseases after consuming tropomyosin-containing food. (2) Methods: We analyzed the molecular sensitization profiles of pediatric patients at the University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli' from 2017 to 2021, with conditions such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, and food allergies. (3) Results: Out of a total of 253 patients aged 1 to 18 years (167 males, 86 females), 21 patients (8.3%) experienced anaphylaxis after shrimp ingestion. All 21 (100%) were sensitized to various tropomyosins: Pen m 1 (100%), Der p 10 (90.5%), Ani s 3 (81%), and Bla g 7 (76.2%). Clinical symptoms included allergic asthma (76.2%), atopic dermatitis (61.9%), urticaria (38.1%), and allergic rhinitis (38.1%). (4) Conclusions: Crustaceans and mollusks are major allergens in Italy and Europe, requiring mandatory declaration on food labels. Italian pediatric patients demonstrated significant anaphylaxis after consuming shrimp, often accompanied by multiple atopic disorders such as asthma, rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis. Considering the cross-reactivity of tropomyosin among various invertebrates and the emergence of 'novel foods' containing insect flours in Europe, there is ongoing debate about introducing precautionary labeling for these products.
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- Department of Woman, Child and of General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.M.d.G.); (A.K.); (E.D.); (C.L.B.); (F.D.); (C.I.)
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Indolfi C, Dinardo G, Klain A, Salvatori A, Esposito M, Vela V, Decimo F, Ciprandi G, Miraglia del Giudice M. Evaluation of Der p 10 in a Cohort of European Children: Role of Molecular Diagnostics and Clinical Features. J Immunol Res 2023; 2023:5551305. [PMID: 37378067 PMCID: PMC10292945 DOI: 10.1155/2023/5551305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Background Allergy toward the dust mite is steadily increasing on the European continent. This sensitization may be a risk factor for developing sensitization to other mite molecules such as tropomyosin Der p 10. This molecule often correlates with food allergy and the risk of anaphylaxis after ingesting mollusks and shrimps. Materials and Methods We analyzed the sensitization profiles by ImmunoCAP ISAC of pediatric patients from 2017 to 2021. The patients under investigation were being followed for atopic disorders such as allergic asthma and food allergies. The study aimed to analyze the prevalence of sensitization toward Der p 10 in our pediatric population and assess the related clinical symptoms and reactions after ingestion of foods containing tropomyosins. Results This study included 253 patients; 53% were sensitized toward Der p 1 and Der p 2; 10.4% were also sensitized to Der p 10. Assessing patients sensitized to Der p 1 or Der p 2, and Der p 10, we observed that 78.6% were affected by asthma (p < 0.005) and had a history of prior anaphylaxis after ingestion of shrimp or shellfish (p < 0.0001). Conclusion The component-resolved diagnosis gave us a deeper understanding of patients' molecular sensitization profiles. Our study showed that a fair proportion of children sensitive to Der p 1 or Der p 2 are also sensitive to Der p 10. However, many patients sensitized to all three molecules had a high risk of asthma and anaphylaxis. Therefore, the assessment of Der p 10 sensitization should be considered in atopic patients with sensitization to Der p 1 and Der p 2 to avoid encountering possible adverse reactions after ingesting foods containing tropomyosins.
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- Cristiana Indolfi
- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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Wang Y, Li H, Zhou J, Wang F, Qian Y, Fu L. An antifouling polydopamine-based fluorescent aptasensor for determination of arginine kinase. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2022.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Zheng R, Yang Y, Zhang W, Hua Y. Contamination status of paralytic shellfish toxins in shellfish from Southeastern China in 2017-2021. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:34728-34740. [PMID: 36520283 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-24732-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Harmful algal blooms is a widespread problem in aquatic ecosystems, in particular dinoflagellates that produce PSTs which are harmful to animal and human health. To explore the contamination status of PSTs in shellfish in the Southeastern China, a total of 2355 shellfish samples were analyzed by ultra high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) to study the toxin profiles of the 10 PSTs collected from the southeast coast of China from 2017 to 2021. From 2355 shellfish samples, 257 were detected (10.91%), with the highest value in samples of Perna viridis. Among the six source areas in China, the samples from Fujian recorded the highest detected rate (15.28%). PSTs were found in Fuzhou, Ningde, Quanzhou, Putian, Zhangzhou, and Xiamen, with Quanzhou and Fuzhou having the highest and lowest detection rates of 15.28% and 4.23%, respectively. Saxitoxin (STX), neosaxitoxin (neoSTX), gonyautoxin (GTX1, GTX2, GTX3, GTX4), N-sulfocarbamoyl toxin (GTX5), and decarbamoyl toxin (dcSTX, dcGTX2, dcGTX3) were detected, and GTX5 and dcGTX2 were dominant. In addition, the samples containing PSTs were mostly concentrated in May to August. The study confirms the risks of PSTs to shellfish consumers in the region. It will offer a great foundation for future monitoring of marine toxins and protecting the health of seafood consumers in China. This is the first detailed evaluation of PSTs occurrences and their profiles in shellfish from the Southeastern China over a period of multiple years. HIGHLIGHTS: 2355 mussels from China were analyzed by UPLC-MS/MS for PSTs in 2017-2021. The predominant PSTs were GTX5, neoSTX and dcGTX2. Arca granosa and Crassostyea gigas exhibited higher levels than other shellfish. Shellfish containing PSTs were mostly concentrated in May to August. Maximum detected level in shellfish was 2137.10 ug STXeq/kg.
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- Renjin Zheng
- Physical and Chemical Analysis Department, Fujian Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Research, Fuzhou, 350011, Fujian, China
- School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, Fujian, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, Fujian, China
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- Physical and Chemical Analysis Department, Fujian Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Research, Fuzhou, 350011, Fujian, China
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- Physical and Chemical Analysis Department, Fujian Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Research, Fuzhou, 350011, Fujian, China.
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Blaschke VM, Tran TU, Naneh M, Zagon J, Winkel M. An improved duplex real-time PCR method for the systematic detection of commercially relevant crustaceans in food. Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2022.109517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Dong X, Raghavan V. Recent advances of selected novel processing techniques on shrimp allergenicity: A review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.04.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cottenet G, Blancpain C. A new real-time PCR assay to specifically detect crustaceans in vegan raw materials and vegan shrimps. Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess 2022; 39:645-652. [PMID: 35302910 DOI: 10.1080/19440049.2022.2036822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Contamination of vegan products and vegan shrimps with real shrimps and crustaceans must be avoided to comply with vegan claims, even more for preventing strong allergenic reactions. Therefore, the detection of crustaceans must be reliable and sensitive enough for authenticity, traceability, and food safety purposes. A new real-time PCR assay was developed targeting the mitochondrial 16S rRNA gene of crustaceans and was optimised to avoid critical mismatches with primers and probe. By testing several crustacean species and common food ingredients, the method was demonstrated to be specific to crustaceans only. To comply with the limit of non-vegan contamination established at 0.1% (w/w) by the European Vegetarian Union, dedicated cut-off CT values were determined on vegan raw materials and on vegan shrimps spiked with crustacean materials. The method reached a sensitivity ≤ 0.0005% (w/w), which was further confirmed on reference materials containing a similar amount of crustacean.
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- Geoffrey Cottenet
- Institute of Food Safety & Analytical Sciences, Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institute of Food Safety & Analytical Sciences, Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Jiang X, Zhao Y, Tang C, Appelbaum M, Rao Q. Aquatic food animals in the United States: Status quo and challenges. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2022; 21:1336-1382. [PMID: 35150203 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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This review summarizes (1) the U.S. status quo for aquatic food animal production and marketing; (2) major food safety and quality issues/concerns for aquatic food animals in the United States, including fish misbranding, finfish/shellfish allergies, pathogens, toxins and harmful residues, microplastics, and genetically engineered salmon; and (3) various U.S. regulations, guidances, and detection methods for the surveillance of fishery products. Overall, fish misbranding is the biggest challenge in the United States due to the relatively low inspection rate. In addition, due to the regulatory differences among countries, illegal animal drugs and/or pesticide residues might also be identified in imported aquatic food animals. Future regulatory and research directions could focus on further strengthening international cooperation, enhancing aquatic food animal inspection, and developing reliable, sensitive, and highly efficient detection methods.
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- Xingyi Jiang
- Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
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Thomassen MR, Kamath SD, Bang BE, Nugraha R, Nie S, Williamson NA, Lopata AL, Aasmoe L. Occupational Allergic Sensitization Among Workers Processing King Crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) and Edible Crab (Cancer pagurus) in Norway and Identification of Novel Putative Allergenic Proteins. FRONTIERS IN ALLERGY 2021; 2:718824. [PMID: 35387003 PMCID: PMC8974837 DOI: 10.3389/falgy.2021.718824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction: Asthma and allergy occur frequently among seafood processing workers, with the highest prevalence seen in the crustacean processing industry. In this study we established for the first time the prevalence of allergic sensitization in the Norwegian king- and edible crab processing industry and characterized the IgE-reactive proteins. Materials and Methods: Two populations of crab processing workers participated; 119 king crab and 65 edible crab workers. The investigation included information on work tasks and health through a detailed questionnaire. Allergic sensitization was investigated by crab-specific IgE quantification and skin prick tests (SPT) to four in-house prepared crab extracts; raw meat, cooked meat, raw intestines and raw shell. Allergen-specific IgE binding patterns were analyzed by IgE immunoblotting to the four allergen extracts using worker serum samples. Total proteins in crab SPT extracts and immunoblot-based IgE binding proteins were identified by mass spectrometric analysis. Results: Positive SPTs were established in 17.5% of king- and 18.1% of edible crab workers, while elevated IgE to crab were demonstrated in 8.9% of king- and 12.2% of edible crab processing workers. There was no significant difference between the king and edible crab workers with respect to self-reported respiratory symptoms, elevated specific IgE to crab or SPT results. Individual workers exhibited differential IgE binding patterns to different crab extracts, with most frequent binding to tropomyosin and arginine kinase and two novel IgE binding proteins, hemocyanin and enolase, identified as king- and edible crab allergens. Conclusions: Occupational exposure to king- and edible crabs may frequently cause IgE mediated allergic sensitization. Future investigations addressing the diagnostic value of crab allergens including tropomyosin and arginine kinase and the less well-known IgE-binding proteins hemocyanin and enolase in a component-resolved diagnostic approach to crab allergy should be encouraged.
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- Marte R. Thomassen
- Department of Community Medicine, University of Tromsø The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University Hospital North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Molecular Allergy Research Laboratory, College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Douglas, QLD, Australia
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
- Centre for Food and Allergy Research, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- *Correspondence: Berit E. Bang
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- Department of Community Medicine, University of Tromsø The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- Department of Medical Biology, University of Tromsø The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- Sandip D. Kamath
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- Department of Aquatic Product Technology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Institut Pertanian Bogor University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Melbourne Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Facility, Bio21 Molecular Science & Biotechnology Institute, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Melbourne Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Facility, Bio21 Molecular Science & Biotechnology Institute, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Molecular Allergy Research Laboratory, College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Douglas, QLD, Australia
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
- Centre for Food and Allergy Research, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Community Medicine, University of Tromsø The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- Department of Medical Biology, University of Tromsø The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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He W, Li S, He K, Sun F, Mu L, Li Q, Yi J, He Z, Liu Z, Wu X. Identification of potential allergens in larva, pupa, moth, silk, slough and feces of domestic silkworm (Bombyx mori). Food Chem 2021; 362:130231. [PMID: 34237653 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The silkworm (Bombyx mori) is an important economic insect that can be used as food in many countries in Asia. However, silkworms and their metabolites are an important source of allergens, which can induce severe allergic reactions. So far, there are no systematic studies on the potential allergens in silkworm and its metabolites. These studies have important guiding significance for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of silkworm allergy. The aim of this study was to identify the potential allergens from larva, pupa, moth, silk, slough and feces of silkworm and analyze the sequence homology of silkworm allergens with other allergens identified in the Allergenonline database. We have found 45 potential allergens in silkworm. The results of the homology comparison suggested that silkworm allergens likely cross-react with those of Dermatophagoides farinae, Aedes aegypti, Tyrophagus putrescentiae, Triticum aestivum and Malassezia furfur.
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- Weiyi He
- Department of Respirology & Allergy. Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518020, Guangdong Province, PR China; School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Sericulture and Agro-Processing Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510610, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Sericulture and Agro-Processing Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510610, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Department of Respirology & Allergy. Third Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518020, Guangdong Province, PR China; School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, Guangdong Province, PR China.
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, Guangdong Province, PR China.
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Davis CM, Gupta RS, Aktas ON, Diaz V, Kamath SD, Lopata AL. Clinical Management of Seafood Allergy. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE 2021; 8:37-44. [PMID: 31950908 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2019.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2019] [Revised: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Seafood plays an important role in human nutrition and health. A good patient workup and sensitive diagnostic analysis of IgE antibody reactivity can distinguish between a true seafood allergy and other adverse reactions generated by toxins or parasites contaminating ingested seafood. The 2 most important seafood groupings include the fish and shellfish. Shellfish, in the context of seafood consumption, constitutes a diverse group of species subdivided into crustaceans and mollusks. The prevalence of shellfish allergy seems to be higher than that of fish allergy, with an estimate of up to 3% in the adult population and fin fish allergy prevalence of approximately 1%. Clinical evaluation of the seafood-allergic patient involves obtaining a detailed history and obtaining in vivo and/or in vitro testing with careful interpretation of results with consideration of cross-reactivity features of the major allergens. Oral food challenge is useful not only for the diagnosis but also for avoiding unnecessary dietary restrictions. In this review, we highlight some of the recent reports to provide solid clinical and laboratory tools for the differentiation of fish allergy from shellfish allergy, enabling best treatment and management of these patients.
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- Carla M Davis
- Texas Children's Hospital Food Allergy Program, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas.
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- Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Ill
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, Chicago, Ill
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- Texas Children's Hospital Food Allergy Program, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, Molecular Allergy Research Laboratory, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, Molecular Allergy Research Laboratory, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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Bahna SL, Assa'ad AH. Food Allergy: Catering for the Needs of the Clinician. Immunol Allergy Clin North Am 2021; 41:331-345. [PMID: 33863487 DOI: 10.1016/j.iac.2021.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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The practice of food allergy (FA) for clinicians has boomed, with a dramatic rise in the number of patients and families seeking care and with many advances on several fronts. The practice itself sometimes is evidence-based science and sometimes an art of pattern and phenotype recognition. This article examines the tools for diagnosis and management and therapy options available to physicians providing care for patients with FA. The article touches on pressing needs of clinicians and highlights the rapid and important movements in national and international support and advances that will have a positive impact on the field of FA.
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- Sami L Bahna
- Allergy and Immunology Section, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, 1501 Kings Highway Rm 5-323 Shreveport, Louisiana 71130-3832, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229.
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Ukleja-Sokołowska N, Gawrońska-Ukleja E, Lis K, Żbikowska-Gotz M, Adamczak R, Sokołowski Ł, Bartuzi Z. Shrimp sensitization in house dust mite allergic patients. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2021; 34:2058738420907188. [PMID: 32138565 PMCID: PMC7065430 DOI: 10.1177/2058738420907188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Shrimp tropomyosin has a similar structure to house dust mite (HDM) tropomyosin.
In this research, 232 adult patients with symptoms of persistent allergic
rhinitis were randomly selected. In the group, 59% were sensitized to
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and 57.8% to
Dermatophagoides farinae. In total, 128 (55.2%) patients
were sensitized to both HDM species and 143 (61.6%) to at least one. Slightly
over a quarter (25.4%) of patients were sensitized to shrimp. Of the 35
shrimp-sensitized patients, the sensitization to Der p 10 and Pen a 1 was found
in 11 cases (31.4%). There was a strong correlation between IgE Pen a 1 and IgE
Der p 10 concentrations. The results indicate that there are other allergens
responsible for a high incidence of shrimp sensitization in HDM-sensitized
patients. A high convergence of Der p 10 and Pen a 1 levels may indicate that
the determination of just one of the above is reasonable.
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- Natalia Ukleja-Sokołowska
- Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Medicine, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Medicine, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Medicine, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Medicine, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Division of Ergonomics and Exercise Physiology, Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Ergonomics, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Medicine, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Laha A, Ghosh A, Moitra S, Biswas H, Saha NC, Bhattacharya S, Saha GK, Podder S. Association of HLA-DQ and IL13 gene variants with challenge-proven shrimp allergy in West Bengal, India. Immunogenetics 2020; 72:489-498. [PMID: 33175217 DOI: 10.1007/s00251-020-01185-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Little is known about genetic factors and mechanisms underlying shrimp allergy. Genome-wide association studies identified HLA class-II and IL13 genes as highly plausible candidates for shrimp allergy. The present study was designed to investigate potential associations of HLA-DQ rs9275596, IL13 rs20541, and IL13 rs1800925 polymorphisms with challenge-proven shrimp allergy using the data from 532 people of West Bengal, India; selected on basis of positive skin prick test, elevated specific IgE and medical history. Risk genotypes, i.e., HLA-DQ rs9275596 CC, IL13 rs20541 AA, and IL13 rs1800925 TT, were found to be significantly associated with challenge positive shrimp allergy (P = 0.04, 0.01, and 0.03, respectively). Distribution of genotypes for HLA-DQ and IL13 polymorphisms in allergic and control subjects showed significant difference between younger (20-40 years) and older (> 40 years) age group (P = 0.006). Risk genotypes significantly associated with elevated shrimp-specific IgE. IL13 TA haplotype significantly associated with shrimp allergy and elevated specific IgE (P = 0.02). Synergistic effect of IL13 TA haplotype-HLA-DQ rs9275596 CC genotype interaction significantly elevated specific IgE (P = 0.03). The present study suggests that HLA-DQ and IL13 polymorphisms pose major risk for shrimp allergic patients in West Bengal, India and thus could be helpful for early target-specific therapeutic intervention in near future.
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- Arghya Laha
- Allergology and Applied Entomology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Burdwan, Bardhaman, 713104, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata, 700073, West Bengal, India
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- Allergy and Asthma Research Centre, Kolkata- 700029, West Bengal, India
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- Post Graduate Department of Zoology, Krishnagar Government College, Krishnagar, 741101, West Bengal, India
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- Vice-Chancellor, University of Burdwan, Bardhaman, 713104, West Bengal, India
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- Post Graduate Department of Physics, Barasat Government College, Kolkata, 700124, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, 700019, West Bengal, India
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- Allergology and Applied Entomology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Burdwan, Bardhaman, 713104, West Bengal, India.
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Wai CY, Leung NY, Chu KH, Leung PS, Leung AS, Wong GW, Leung TF. Overcoming Shellfish Allergy: How Far Have We Come? Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21062234. [PMID: 32210187 PMCID: PMC7139905 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21062234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Shellfish allergy caused by undesirable immunological responses upon ingestion of crustaceans and mollusks is a common cause of food allergy, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. While the prevalence of shellfish allergy is increasing, the mainstay of clinical diagnosis for these patients includes extract-based skin prick test and specific IgE measurement while clinical management consists of food avoidance and as-needed use of adrenaline autoinjector should they develop severe allergic reactions. Such a standard of care is unsatisfactory to both patients and healthcare practitioners. There is a pressing need to introduce more specific diagnostic methods, as well as effective and safe therapies for patients with shellfish allergy. Knowledge gained on the identifications and defining the immuno-molecular features of different shellfish allergens over the past two decades have gradually translated into the design of new diagnostic and treatment options for shellfish allergy. In this review, we will discuss the epidemiology, the molecular identification of shellfish allergens, recent progress in various diagnostic methods, as well as current development in immunotherapeutic approaches including the use of unmodified allergens, hypoallergens, immunoregulatory peptides and DNA vaccines for the prevention and treatment of shellfish allergy. The prospect of a “cure “for shellfish allergy is within reach.
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- Christine Y.Y. Wai
- Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Hub of Paediatric Excellence, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong;
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- Division of Rheumatology/Allergy, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA;
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- Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Hub of Paediatric Excellence, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +852-3505-2981; Fax: +852-2636-0020
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Shamsi S. Seafood-borne parasites in Australia: human health risks, fact or fiction? MICROBIOLOGY AUSTRALIA 2020. [DOI: 10.1071/ma20009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Seafood is an increasingly popular source of healthy protein. Since 1961, the average annual increase in global food fish consumption has been twice as high as population growth and exceeds the consumption of meat from all terrestrial animals combined1. The following overview of seafood safety concerns is intended to help readers to understand potential risks associated with parasites in seafood products and the need for a national approach to reduce or minimise them. It is important to note that parasite infections are not limited to seafood: all other types of foods, including vegetables and red meat can also be infected with a broad range of parasites, some of which are more dangerous than parasites in seafood. The main issue is lack of science based contemporaneous safety protocols which focus on seafood-borne parasites. As a result, in Australia regulatory control of parasites in seafood lags far behind other food sectors. Seafood safety is a broad topic. The focus of this article is on an understudied field in Australia, seafood-borne parasitic diseases. The word ‘seafood' in this context encompasses fish and shellfish products from marine and freshwater ecosystems that are, directly or indirectly, meant for human consumption.
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Hoban C, Byard R, Musgrave I. Hypersensitive adverse drug reactions to glucosamine and chondroitin preparations in Australia between 2000 and 2011. Postgrad Med J 2019; 96:190-193. [DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2019-136957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2019] [Revised: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Purpose of the studyThis study investigates spontaneous adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to glucosamine and chondroitin in the Australian population between 2000 and 2011, with a primary focus on hypersensitivity reactions.Study designCase reports of ADR to glucosamine and chondroitin sent to the Therapeutic Goods Administration between 2000 and 2011 were obtained and analysed. The demographic information and severity of the ADR were recorded for individual ADR cases. These reactions were classified according to the Brown et al grading system for generalised hypersensitivity reactions. This included mild hypersensitivity reactions (generalised erythema, urticaria and angioedema) through to moderate hypersensitivity reactions (wheeze, nausea, vomiting, dizziness (presyncope), diaphoresis, chest or throat tightness and abdominal pain), and more severe reactions (hypotension, confusion and collapse).ResultsIn this study of 366 ADRs to glucosamine and chondroitin preparations, 71.85% of cases (n=263) were found to have hypersensitivity reactions. Of these 263 cases, 92 cases were classified as mild (eg, pruritus, urticaria and lip oedema), 128 cases classified as moderate (such as dyspnoea, nausea and abdominal pain), and 43 cases classified as severe (including amnesia, gait disturbance, somnolence and hypotension). It is not clear whether the patients involved had a known shellfish allergy or underlying atopy.ConclusionResults of this investigation support the need for clear labelling on glucosamine and chondroitin preparations to raise awareness of possible adverse events for those predisposed to allergy or atopy in response to shellfish.
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Murk AJ, Nicolas J, Smulders FJ, Bürk C, Gerssen A. Marine biotoxins: types of poisoning, underlying mechanisms of action and risk management programmes. CHEMICAL HAZARDS IN FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN 2019. [DOI: 10.3920/978-90-8686-877-3_09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- Albertinka J. Murk
- Department of Animal Sciences, Marine Animal Ecology group, Wageningen University and Research, P.O. Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- 68300 Saint-Louis, France, formerly affiliated with Division of Toxicology, Wageningen University and Research Centre, the Netherlands
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- Institute of Meat Hygiene, Meat Technology and Food Science, Department of Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health, University of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Milchwirstschaftliche Untersuchungs- und Versuchsanstalt (MUVA) Kempten, GmbH, Ignaz-Kiechle-Straße 20-22, 87437 Kempten (Allgäu), Germany
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- RIKILT, Wageningen University & Research, P.O. Box 230, 6708 WB Wageningen, the Netherlands
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Local bivalve allergens — a Malaysian perspective. ALLERGO JOURNAL 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s15007-018-1721-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Fernandes TJ, Costa J, Oliveira MBP, Mafra I. A new real-time PCR quantitative approach for the detection of shrimp crustaceans as potential allergens. J Food Compost Anal 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2018.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Xu Y, Patel DN, Ng SLP, Tan SH, Toh D, Poh J, Lim AT, Chan CL, Low MY, Koh HL. Retrospective Study of Reported Adverse Events Due to Complementary Health Products in Singapore From 2010 to 2016. Front Med (Lausanne) 2018; 5:167. [PMID: 29946545 PMCID: PMC6006675 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2018.00167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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The objective of this study is to collate and analyse adverse event reports associated with the use of complementary health products (CHP) submitted to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore for the period 2010–2016 to identify various trends and signals for pharmacovigilance purposes. A total of 147,215 adverse event reports suspected to be associated with pharmaceutical products and CHP were received by HSA between 2010 and 2016. Of these, 143,191 (97.3%) were associated with chemical drugs, 1,807 (1.2%) with vaccines, 1,324 (0.9%) with biological drugs (biologics), and 893 (0.6%) with CHP. The number of adverse event reports associated with Chinese Proprietary Medicine, other complementary medicine and health supplements are presented. Eight hundred and ninety three adverse event reports associated with CHP in the 7-year period have been successfully collated and analyzed. In agreement with other studies, adverse events related to the “skin and appendages disorders” were the most commonly reported. Most of the cases involved dermal allergies (e.g., rashes) associated with the use of glucosamine products and most of the adulterated products were associated with the illegal addition of undeclared drugs for pain relief. Dexamethasone, chlorpheniramine, and piroxicam were the most common adulterants detected. Reporting suspected adverse events is strongly encouraged even if the causality is not confirmed because any signs of clustering will allow rapid regulatory actions to be taken. The findings from this study help to create greater awareness on the health risks, albeit low, when consuming CHP and dispelling the common misconception that “natural” means “safe.” In particular, healthcare professionals and the general public should be aware of potential adulteration of CHP. The analysis of spontaneously reported adverse events is an important surveillance system in monitoring the safety of CHP and helps in the understanding of the risk associated with the use of such products. Greater collaboration and communication between healthcare professionals, regulators, patients, manufacturers, researchers, and the general public are important to ensure the quality and safety of CHP.
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- Yimin Xu
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.,Applied Sciences Group, Pharmaceutical Division, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Vigilance, Compliance and Enforcement Cluster, Health Products Regulation Group, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore, Singapore
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- Vigilance, Compliance and Enforcement Cluster, Health Products Regulation Group, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore, Singapore
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- Vigilance, Compliance and Enforcement Cluster, Health Products Regulation Group, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore, Singapore
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- Vigilance, Compliance and Enforcement Cluster, Health Products Regulation Group, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore, Singapore
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- Vigilance, Compliance and Enforcement Cluster, Health Products Regulation Group, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.,Vigilance, Compliance and Enforcement Cluster, Health Products Regulation Group, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore, Singapore
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- Applied Sciences Group, Pharmaceutical Division, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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WITHDRAWN: A new real-time PCR quantitative approach for the detection of shrimp crustaceans as potential allergens. J Food Compost Anal 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2018.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Khan MU, Ahmed I, Lin H, Li Z, Costa J, Mafra I, Chen Y, Wu YN. Potential efficacy of processing technologies for mitigating crustacean allergenicity. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2018; 59:2807-2830. [DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2018.1471658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Mati Ullah Khan
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong Province, P.R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong Province, P.R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong Province, P.R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, Shandong Province, P.R. China
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- REQUIMTE-LAQV, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, Porto, Portugal
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- REQUIMTE-LAQV, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, Porto, Portugal
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- China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, Chaoyang, Beijing, P.R. China
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- China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, Chaoyang, Beijing, P.R. China
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Voloshin S, Smoldovskaya O, Feyzkhanova G, Arefieva A, Pavlushkina L, Filatova T, Butvilovskaya V, Filippova M, Lysov Y, Shcherbo S, Makarov A, Rubina A, Zasedatelev A. Patterns of sensitization to inhalant and food allergens among pediatric patients from the Moscow region (Russian Federation). PLoS One 2018; 13:e0194775. [PMID: 29566093 PMCID: PMC5864043 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0194775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2017] [Accepted: 03/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The immunological profiles of human specific IgE (sIgE) and specific IgG4 (sIgG4) vary by genetic predisposition, living conditions in different geographical locations and patient’s age. The aim of our study was to analyze sIgE and sIgG4 patterns and their age-dependent changes in patients from the Moscow region. For identifying sIgE and sIgG4 profiles the blood samples from 513 patients aged 6 months to 17 years who were showing symptoms of allergic diseases were analyzed using microarrays containing 31 allergens. The highest sIgE prevalence was observed for birch pollen (32%) among pollen allergens, cat dander (24%) among indoor allergens, and egg whites (21%) among food allergens. The most common sIgG4 response was developed toward egg whites (80% of patients). Age-related elevation was identified for patients with increased sIgE to pollen allergens and indoor allergens (cat or dog dander and house dust mites). For each allergen, the proportion of cases with significant levels of sIgG4 appeared to increase with patients’ age. The data on allergen-specific sIgE and sIgG4 prevalence show both general trends and some local special aspects that are indicative for the Moscow region. This information should be useful in terms of epidemiology of allergic diseases.
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- Sergei Voloshin
- Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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Huffaker MF, McGhee SA. Four cases of delayed onset systemic reaction to shellfish. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. IN PRACTICE 2018; 6:656-657. [PMID: 28734856 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2017.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2017] [Revised: 06/02/2017] [Accepted: 06/05/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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- Michelle Fox Huffaker
- Department of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Stanford University, Stanford, Calif; Department of Allergy and Immunology, Lucille Packard Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, Calif.
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- Department of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Stanford University, Stanford, Calif; Department of Allergy and Immunology, Lucille Packard Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, Calif
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Nicolas J, Hoogenboom RL, Hendriksen PJ, Bodero M, Bovee TF, Rietjens IM, Gerssen A. Marine biotoxins and associated outbreaks following seafood consumption: Prevention and surveillance in the 21st century. GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY-AGRICULTURE POLICY ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gfs.2017.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Fu L, Song J, Wang C, Fu S, Wang Y. Bifidobacterium infantis Potentially Alleviates Shrimp Tropomyosin-Induced Allergy by Tolerogenic Dendritic Cell-Dependent Induction of Regulatory T Cells and Alterations in Gut Microbiota. Front Immunol 2017; 8:1536. [PMID: 29176981 PMCID: PMC5686061 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2017.01536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2017] [Accepted: 10/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Shellfish is one of the major allergen sources worldwide, and tropomyosin (Tm) is the predominant allergic protein in shellfish. Probiotics has been appreciated for its beneficial effects on the host, including anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects, although the underlying mechanisms were not fully understood. In this study, oral administration of probiotic strain Bifidobacterium infantis 14.518 (Binf) effectively suppressed Tm-induced allergic response in a mouse model by both preventive and therapeutic strategies. Further results showed that Binf stimulated dendritic cells (DCs) maturation and CD103+ tolerogenic DCs accumulation in gut-associated lymphoid tissue, which subsequently induced regulatory T cells differentiation for suppressing Th2-biased response. We also found that Binf regulates the alterations of gut microbiota composition. Specifically, the increase of Dorea and decrease of Ralstonia is highly correlated with Th2/Treg ratio and may contribute to alleviating Tm-induced allergic responses. Our findings provide molecular insight into the application of Binf in alleviating food allergy and even gut immune homeostasis.
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- Linglin Fu
- Food Safety Key Laboratory of Zhejiang Province, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China.,Laboratory of Mucosal Immunology and Food Research, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Food Safety Key Laboratory of Zhejiang Province, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Food Safety Key Laboratory of Zhejiang Province, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China.,Laboratory of Mucosal Immunology and Food Research, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Mucosal Immunology and Food Research, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Food Safety Key Laboratory of Zhejiang Province, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China.,Laboratory of Mucosal Immunology and Food Research, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China
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Ohn J, Paik SH, Doh EJ, Park HS, Yoon HS, Cho S. Allergen Sensitization Pattern by Sex: A Cluster Analysis in Korea. Ann Dermatol 2017; 29:735-741. [PMID: 29200762 PMCID: PMC5705355 DOI: 10.5021/ad.2017.29.6.735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2016] [Revised: 03/03/2017] [Accepted: 03/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Background Allergens tend to sensitize simultaneously. Etiology of this phenomenon has been suggested to be allergen cross-reactivity or concurrent exposure. However, little is known about specific allergen sensitization patterns. Objective To investigate the allergen sensitization characteristics according to gender. Methods Multiple allergen simultaneous test (MAST) is widely used as a screening tool for detecting allergen sensitization in dermatologic clinics. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients with MAST results between 2008 and 2014 in our Department of Dermatology. A cluster analysis was performed to elucidate the allergen-specific immunoglobulin (Ig)E cluster pattern. Results The results of MAST (39 allergen-specific IgEs) from 4,360 cases were analyzed. By cluster analysis, 39items were grouped into 8 clusters. Each cluster had characteristic features. When compared with female, the male group tended to be sensitized more frequently to all tested allergens, except for fungus allergens cluster. Conclusion The cluster and comparative analysis results demonstrate that the allergen sensitization is clustered, manifesting allergen similarity or co-exposure. Only the fungus cluster allergens tend to sensitize female group more frequently than male group.
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- Jungyoon Ohn
- Department of Dermatology, Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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Allergens involved in the cross-reactivity of Aedes aegypti with other arthropods. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2017; 118:710-718. [PMID: 28434865 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2017.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2016] [Revised: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 03/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cross-reactivity between Aedes aegypti and mites, cockroaches, and shrimp has been previously suggested, but the involved molecular components have not been fully described. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the cross-reactivity between A aegypti and other arthropods. METHODS Thirty-four serum samples from patients with asthma and/or allergic rhinitis were selected, and specific IgE to A aegypti, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Dermatophagoides farinae, Blomia tropicalis, Periplaneta americana. and Litopenaeus vannamei was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Cross-reactivity was investigated using pooled serum samples from allergic patients, allergenic extracts, and the recombinant tropomyosins (Aed a 10.0201, Der p 10, Blo t 10, Lit v 1, and Per a 7). Four IgE reactive bands were further characterized by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization tandem time of flight. RESULTS Frequency of positive IgE reactivity was 82.35% to at least one mite species, 64.7% to A aegypti, 29.4% to P americana, and 23.5% to L vannamei. The highest IgE cross-reactivity was seen between A aegypti and D pteronyssinus (96.6%) followed by L vannamei (95.4%), B tropicalis (84.4%), and P americana (75.4%). Recombinant tropomyosins from mites, cockroach, or shrimp inhibited the IgE reactivity to the mosquito at a lower extent than the extracts from these arthropods. Several bands of A aegypti cross-reacted with arthropod extracts, and 4 of them were identified as odorant binding protein, mitochondrial cytochrome C, peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase, and protein with hypothetical magnesium ion binding function. CONCLUSION We identified 4 novel cross-reactive allergens in A aegypti allergenic extract. These molecules could influence the manifestation of allergy to environmental allergens in the tropics.
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Bahna SL. Not every seafood "allergy" is allergy! Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2016; 117:458-461. [PMID: 27788870 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2016.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2016] [Revised: 04/15/2016] [Accepted: 04/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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- Sami L Bahna
- Allergy & Immunology Section, Louisiana State University Health, Shreveport, Louisiana.
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Shellfish are diverse, serve as main constituents of seafood, and are extensively consumed globally because of their nutritional values. Consequently, increase in reports of IgE-mediated seafood allergy is particularly food associated to shellfish. Seafood-associated shellfish consists of crustaceans (decapods, stomatopods, barnacles, and euphausiids) and molluskans (gastropods, bivalves, and cephalopods) and its products can start from mild local symptoms and lead to severe systemic anaphylactic reactions through ingestion, inhalation, or contact like most other food allergens. Globally, the most commonly causative shellfish are shrimps, crabs, lobsters, clams, oysters, and mussels. The prevalence of shellfish allergy is estimated to be 0.5-2.5% of the general population but higher in coastal Asian countries where shellfish constitute a large proportion of the diet. Diversity in allergens such as tropomyosin, arginine kinase, myosin light chain, and sarcoplasmic binding protein are from crustaceans whereas tropomyosin, paramyosin, troponin, actine, amylase, and hemoyanin are reported from molluskans shellfish. Tropomyosin is the major allergen and is responsible for cross-reactivity between shellfish and other invertebrates, within crustaceans, within molluskans, between crustaceans vs. molluskans as well as between shellfish and fish. Allergenicity diagnosis requires clinical history, in vivo skin prick testing, in vitro quantification of IgE, immunoCAP, and confirmation by oral challenge testing unless the reactions borne by it are life-threatening. This comprehensive review provides the update and new findings in the area of shellfish allergy including demographic, diversity of allergens, allergenicity, their cross-reactivity, and innovative molecular genetics approaches in diagnosing and managing this life-threatening as well as life-long disease.
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- Samanta S Khora
- a Medical Biotechnology Lab, Department of Medical Biotechnology , School of Biosciences and Technology, VIT University , Vellore , India
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Packaged frozen fishery products: species identification, mislabeling occurrence and legislative implications. Food Chem 2016; 194:279-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.07.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2015] [Revised: 07/03/2015] [Accepted: 07/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Yadzir ZHM, Misnan R, Bakhtiar F, Abdullah N, Murad S. Tropomyosin, the major tropical oyster Crassostrea belcheri allergen and effect of cooking on its allergenicity. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol 2015; 11:30. [PMID: 26504467 PMCID: PMC4620636 DOI: 10.1186/s13223-015-0099-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2015] [Accepted: 10/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many types of shellfish including oysters are sometime cooked before ingestion and it has been demonstrated that cooking may affect the allergenicity of food. Therefore, the aim of our present study is to identify major and minor allergens of tropical oyster (Crassostrea belcheri) and to investigate the effect of different cooking processing on the allergenicity of this oyster. METHODS Raw, boiled, fried and roasted extracts of oyster were prepared. Protein profiles were analysed using sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). Major and minor allergens and allergenicity patterns of all extracts were then determined by immunoblotting with sera from patients with positive skin prick tests (SPT) to the raw oyster extract. Mass-spectrometry was used to identify the major allergenic proteins of this oyster. RESULTS SDS-PAGE of the raw extract showed 15 protein bands (20-180 kDa). In contrast, smaller numbers of protein bands were demonstrated in the boiled extract, those ranging between 40-42 and 55-150 kDa were denatured, whereas the protein profiles were altered to a similar degree by frying or roasting. The 37 kDa proteins had the highest frequency of IgE-binding (95 %), thus identified as the major allergen of this tropical oyster. Other minor IgE-binding proteins were observed at various molecular weights. Immunoblot of raw extract yielded 11 IgE-binding proteins. The cooked extracts showed only a single IgE-binding protein at 37 kDa. Mass spectrometry analysis of the 37 kDa major allergen identified this spot as tropomyosin. CONCLUSIONS Cooked extracts produce lower IgE-binding than raw extract, which suggest that thermal treatment can be used as a tool in attempting to reduce oyster allergenicity by reducing the number of IgE-reactive bands. The degree of allergenicity of this oyster was demonstrated in the order raw > boiled > fried ≈ roasted. A heat-resistent 37 kDa protein, corresponding to tropomyosin, was identified as the major allergen of this tropical oyster.
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- Zailatul Hani Mohamad Yadzir
- Allergy and Immunology Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, Jalan Pahang, 50588 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ; Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak Malaysia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak Malaysia
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- Allergy and Immunology Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, Jalan Pahang, 50588 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Allergy and Immunology Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, Jalan Pahang, 50588 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Allergy and Immunology Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, Jalan Pahang, 50588 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Tropomyosin and Actin Identified as Major Allergens of the Carpet Clam (Paphia textile) and the Effect of Cooking on Their Allergenicity. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:254152. [PMID: 26413512 PMCID: PMC4564582 DOI: 10.1155/2015/254152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2015] [Accepted: 08/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To identify the major allergenic proteins of clam (Paphia textile) and to investigate the effect of different cooking methods on the allergenicity of these identified proteins. METHODS Clam protein extracts were separated by denaturing polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. IgE reactive proteins were then analyzed by immunoblotting with sera from patients with positive skin prick tests (SPT) to the raw clam extract. Mass spectrometry was used to identify the major allergenic proteins of this clam. RESULTS Raw extract showed 12 protein bands (18-150 kDa). In contrast, fewer protein bands were seen in the boiled extract; those ranging from 40 to 150 kDa were denatured. The protein profiles were similarly altered by frying or roasting. The immunoblots of raw and boiled extracts yielded 10 and 2 IgE-binding proteins, respectively. The fried and roasted extracts showed only a single IgE-binding protein at 37 kDa. Mass spectrometry analysis of the 37 and 42 kDa major allergens indicated that these spots were tropomyosin and actin, respectively. CONCLUSION The two major allergens of Paphia textile were identified as the thermostable tropomyosin and a new thermolabile allergen actin.
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Popescu FD. Cross-reactivity between aeroallergens and food allergens. World J Methodol 2015; 5:31-50. [PMID: 26140270 PMCID: PMC4482820 DOI: 10.5662/wjm.v5.i2.31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2015] [Revised: 03/25/2015] [Accepted: 04/16/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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In patients with respiratory allergy, cross-reactivity between aeroallergens and foods may induce food allergy, symptoms ranging from oral allergy syndrome to severe anaphylaxis. Clinical entities due to IgE sensitization to cross-reactive aeroallergen and food allergen components are described for many sources of plant origin (pollen-food syndromes and associations, such as birch-apple, cypress-peach and celery-mugwort-spice syndromes, and mugwort-peach, mugwort-chamomile, mugwort-mustard, ragweed-melon-banana, goosefoot-melon associations), fungal origin (Alternaria-spinach syndrome), and invertebrate, mammalian or avian origin (mite-shrimp, cat-pork, and bird-egg syndromes). Clinical cases of allergic reactions to ingestion of food products containing pollen grains of specific plants, in patients with respiratory allergy to Asteraceae pollen, especially mugwort and ragweed, are also mentioned, for honey, royal jelly and bee polen dietary supplements, along with allergic reactions to foods contaminated with mites or fungi in patients with respiratory allergy to these aeroallergens. Medical history and diagnosis approach may be guided by the knowledge about the diverse cross-reacting allergens involved, and by the understanding of these clinical entities which may vary significantly or may be overlapping. The association between primary IgE sensitization with respiratory symptoms to inhaled allergens and food allergy due to cross-reactive allergen components is important to assess in allergy practice. The use of molecular-based diagnosis improves the understanding of clinically relevant IgE sensitization to cross-reactive allergen components from aeroallergen sources and foods.
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González-Fernández J, Rodero M, Daschner A, Cuéllar C. New insights into the allergenicity of tropomyosin: a bioinformatics approach. Mol Biol Rep 2014; 41:6509-17. [PMID: 24985979 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-014-3534-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2013] [Accepted: 06/19/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The invertebrate panallergen tropomyosin is a protein with an extremely simple folding. This makes it a perfect target for investigating structural differences between invertebrate and vertebrate tropomyosins, which are not considered allergenic. Phylogenetic and sequence analyses were conducted in order to explore the differences in primary structure between several tropomyosins and to promote an experimental development in the field of food allergy, based on the study of tropomyosin. The phylogenetic analyses showed that tropomyosin is a useful evolutionary marker. The phylogenetic trees obtained with tropomyosin were not always phylogenetically correct, but they might be useful for allergen avoidance by tropomyosin allergic individuals. Sequence analyses revealed that the probability of alpha helix folding in invertebrate tropomyosins was lower than in all the studied vertebrate ones, except for the Atlantic bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus tropomyosin. This suggested that the lack of alpha helix folding may be involved in the immunogenicity of tropomyosins. More specifically, the regions adjacent to the positions 133-135 and 201 of the invertebrate tropomyosins, presented lower probability of alpha helix folding than those of vertebrates and are candidates to be responsible for their allergenicity.
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- Juan González-Fernández
- Departamento de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense, 28040, Madrid, Spain,
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Majewski M, Lebiedzińska A. The evaluation of selected shellfish as a source of niacin in nutrition and therapy of modern human. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.poamed.2014.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Baig M, Farag A, Sajid J, Potluri R, Irwin RB, Khalid HMI. Shellfish allergy and relation to iodinated contrast media: United Kingdom survey. World J Cardiol 2014; 6:107-11. [PMID: 24669292 PMCID: PMC3964187 DOI: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i3.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2013] [Revised: 01/07/2014] [Accepted: 01/15/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To assess current practice of United Kingdom cardiologists with respect to patients with reported shellfish/iodine allergy, and in particular the use of iodinated contrast for elective coronary angiography. Moreover we have reviewed the current evidence-base and guidelines available in this area. METHODS A questionnaire survey was send to 500 senior United Kingdom cardiologists (almost 50% cardiologists registered with British Cardiovascular Society) using email and first 100 responses used to analyze practise. We involved cardiologists performing coronary angiograms routinely both at secondary and tertiary centres. Three specific questions relating to allergy were asked: (1) History of shellfish/iodine allergy in pre-angiography assessment; (2) Treatments offered for shellfish/iodine allergy individuals; and (3) Any specific treatment protocol for shellfish/iodine allergy cases. We aimed to establish routine practice in United Kingdom for patients undergoing elective coronary angiography. We also performed comprehensive PubMed search for the available evidence of relationship between shellfish/iodine allergy and contrast media. RESULTS A total of 100 responses were received, representing 20% of all United Kingdom cardiologists. Ninety-three replies were received from consultant cardiologists, 4 from non-consultant grades and 3 from cardiology specialist nurses. Amongst the respondents, 66% routinely asked about a previous history of shellfish/iodine allergy. Fifty-six percent would pre-treat these patients with steroids and anti-histamines. The other 44% do nothing, or do nonspecific testing based on their personal experience as following: (1) Skin test with 1 mL of subcutaneous contrast before intravenous contrast; (2) Test dose 2 mL contrast before coronary injection; (3) Close observation for shellfish allergy patients; and (4) Minimal evidence that the steroid and anti-histamine regime is effective but it makes us feel better. CONCLUSION There is no evidence that allergy to shellfish alters the risk of reaction to intravenous contrast more than any other allergy and asking about such allergies in pre-angiogram assessment will not provide any additional information except propagating the myth.
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- Mudassar Baig
- Mudassar Baig, Lancashire Cardiac Centre, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 8NR, United Kingdom
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- Mudassar Baig, Lancashire Cardiac Centre, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 8NR, United Kingdom
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- Mudassar Baig, Lancashire Cardiac Centre, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 8NR, United Kingdom
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- Mudassar Baig, Lancashire Cardiac Centre, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 8NR, United Kingdom
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- Mudassar Baig, Lancashire Cardiac Centre, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 8NR, United Kingdom
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- Mudassar Baig, Lancashire Cardiac Centre, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 8NR, United Kingdom
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Affiliation(s)
- Jan Lötvall
- University of GothenburgS‐405 30GothenburgSweden
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- Hospital Universitari Vall d'HebronPasseig de la Vall d'Hebron, 119‐12908035BarcelonaSpain
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