Co-sensitisation (but co-recognition also) to novel banana and tomato allergens

Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol. 2010 Aug;42(4):159-62.

Abstract

An unusual case of both banana and tomato allergy is reported. In vitro tests showed that both co-sensitization to and co-recognition of allergen in the two fruits were present. Interestingly, the patients showed IgE reactivity to hitherto not described, high molecular weight allergens.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Allergens / chemistry
  • Allergens / immunology*
  • Allergens / isolation & purification
  • Allergens / metabolism
  • Antigens, Plant / chemistry
  • Antigens, Plant / immunology*
  • Antigens, Plant / isolation & purification
  • Antigens, Plant / metabolism
  • Cross Reactions*
  • Food Hypersensitivity / diagnosis
  • Food Hypersensitivity / immunology*
  • Food Hypersensitivity / physiopathology
  • Fruit / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Immunization
  • Immunoblotting
  • Immunoglobulin E / immunology
  • Immunoglobulin E / metabolism*
  • Male
  • Molecular Weight
  • Musa / immunology
  • Skin Tests
  • Solanum lycopersicum / immunology

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Antigens, Plant
  • Immunoglobulin E