Sensitization to genuine markers of timothy grass pollen (Phleum pratense) in the North-Central region of Portugal

Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol. 2022 Sep 29. doi: 10.23822/EurAnnACI.1764-1489.269. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPollens are the main cause of respiratory allergies which prevalence is increasing. The most important cause of pollinosis in Europe and especially in the Mediterranean countries as Portugal is Poaceae family pollen. Timothy grass (Phleum pratense) is one of the most common pollen sources, and one of the best characterized allergenic grasses. The major allergens Phl p1 and Phl p5 are considered markers of genuine grass pollen sensitization. A characterization of Phl p1 and Phl p5 sensitization in the North-Central region of Portugal was made in children and adults. Phl p1 sensitization was the most frequent.PMID:36173320 | DOI:10.23822/EurAnnACI.1764-1489.269

Source: European Annals of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - September 29, 2022 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: I Gon çalves Nunes G Loureiro B Tavares A Todo-Bom R Cunha Source Type: research