Alpha-gal phenotypes- lessons from various patient populations
Galactose alpha-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal) is a carbohydrate epitope found on proteins and lipids in non-primate mammals and present in foods (particularly organ or fat-rich red meat) and medications, where it causes delayed onset and immediate onset anaphylaxis respectively. Several species of ticks contain alpha-gal epitopes and possibly salivary adjuvants that promote high titre sensitisation and clinical reactivity. Risk factors for alpha-gal syndrome include exposure to ticks of particular species.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Michael Levin., Danijela Apostolovic, Tilo Biedermann, Scott P. Commins, Onyinye I. Iweala, Thomas A.E. Platts-Mills, Eleonora Savi, Marianne van Hage, Jeffrey M. Wilson Tags: Review Source Type: research
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