IgE, IgG4 and IgA specific for Bet v 1‐related food allergens do not predict oral allergy syndrome

ConclusionMeasurements of allergen‐specific immunoglobulins are not suitable for diagnosing Bet v 1‐mediated plant food allergy to hazelnut and Rosaceae fruits. In contrast, IgE and IgA to the distantly related allergen Api g 1 correlate with allergy to celeriac.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Allergy - October 19, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Eva Elisabeth Guhsl, Gerlinde Hofstetter, Nina Lengger, Wolfgang Hemmer, Christof Ebner, Renate Fröschl, Merima Bublin, Christian Lupinek, Heimo Breiteneder, Christian Radauer Tags: Original Article: Experimental Allergy and Immunology Source Type: research