Galactose α-1,3-galactose phenotypes

To review published studies on galactose α-1,3-galactose (α-gal), a carbohydrate epitope found on proteins and lipids in nonprimate mammals and present in foods (particularly organ or fat-rich red meat) and medications, where it causes delayed-onset and immediate-onset anaphylaxis.

Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - March 24, 2019 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