N-terminal amino acid sequence homologies of group V grass pollen allergens

Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 1992;98(2):178-80. doi: 10.1159/000236182.

Abstract

In an earlier study, we presented data regarding the immunoaffinity purification and N-terminal sequencing of a major pollen allergen from orchard/cocks-foot grass (Dactylis glomerata), now identified as the group V allergen Dac g V. In this paper, we have extended our investigations to include group V allergens from other grass species. Our data confirm the presence of group V-restricted characteristic N-terminal amino acid sequences containing a high alanine and hydroxyproline (P') rather than proline (P) content, and based upon two conserved elements (ADAGY and TPA/TP'A).

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Allergens / chemistry*
  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Plant Proteins / chemistry
  • Plant Proteins / immunology*
  • Poaceae / chemistry
  • Poaceae / immunology*
  • Pollen / chemistry*
  • Pollen / immunology
  • Sequence Alignment

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Plant Proteins