Lipids are essential for the development of Brazil nut allergy - Bok av Luciana Mirotti - Häftad
The prevalence of food allergy is rapidly increasing, affecting 4% of the population. Allergic reactions are commonly related with proteins, known as allergens. However, it is known that extrinsic factors can also play a role in allergic processes. The allergenicity of the protein Ber e 1, the major allergen from Brazil nuts, is well established. This study investigated the role that lipids from Brazil nut play in the development of an allergic process towards Ber e 1. Using an animal model of allergy,..