De novo Genome and Transcriptome Analysis Reveal Novel Allergens in Periplaneta americana (American Cockroach)

Periplaneta americana, also known as the American cockroach, plays a critical role in causing the allergic diseases including asthma, allergic rhinitis and eczema. Previous studies have only identified a limited number of allergens in the American cockroach. We aim at constructing high-quality genome and transcriptome of the American cockroach to facilitate the discovery of novel allergen groups as well as members of known groups.

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - January 31, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Lingyi Wang, Qing Xiong, Tsz Wan, Mai Shi, Stephen Kwok-Wing Tsui, Anchalee Tungtrongchitr Source Type: research