Enzyme determination and RAST inhibition assays for orchard grass (Dactylis glomerata): a comparison of commericial pollen extracts

Ann Allergy. 1978 Sep;41(3):164-9.

Abstract

Pollens release enzymes when they are dropped into water. Orchard Grass extracts were tested by two methods. The Api-Zym System determined 19 enzymes and colorimetric amounts of Leucine Aminopeptidases, Acid phosphatase and trypsin. These were compared with RAST inhibition assays. A good correlation was shown between the techniques. Thus the enzyme dosage may be useful for the standardization of pollen extracts.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Dose-Response Relationship, Immunologic
  • Plant Extracts / immunology*
  • Poaceae / enzymology*
  • Poaceae / immunology
  • Pollen* / enzymology
  • Radioallergosorbent Test

Substances

  • Plant Extracts