Lipid transfer proteins and thaumatins as relevant allergens in melon peel allergy

Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2012 Sep;109(3):224-5. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2012.06.023. Epub 2012 Jul 25.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Allergens / adverse effects
  • Allergens / immunology*
  • Angioedema / etiology*
  • Angioedema / immunology
  • Carrier Proteins / adverse effects
  • Carrier Proteins / immunology*
  • Cucurbitaceae / immunology*
  • Female
  • Food Hypersensitivity / etiology*
  • Food Hypersensitivity / immunology
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin E / blood
  • Plant Proteins / adverse effects
  • Plant Proteins / immunology*
  • Skin Tests

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Carrier Proteins
  • Plant Proteins
  • lipid transfer protein
  • Immunoglobulin E
  • thaumatin protein, plant