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Mantis shrimp allergy.

R Eiró Alonso1, B Bartolomé Zavala, J M Soler Escoda

  • 1ALLERCEN (Allergy Center) Barcelona, Spain.

Journal of Investigational Allergology & Clinical Immunology
|December 13, 2006
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Mantis shrimp allergy can cause severe angioedema. This crustacean allergy study found cross-reactivity between mantis shrimp and other shellfish, indicating shared allergens like tropomyosin.

Area of Science:

  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Food Science
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Crustacean consumption is common, but allergies can cause severe reactions.
  • Mantis shrimp (Squilla empusa) is a less commonly reported allergen compared to other shellfish.
  • Angioedema, particularly involving the larynx, poses a significant risk.

Observation:

  • A 25-year-old female experienced recurrent angioedema (labial, lingual, laryngeal) after consuming mantis shrimp and shellfish pudding.
  • Skin prick tests showed positive reactions to mantis shrimp and other crustaceans.
  • Serum specific IgE levels were elevated against mantis shrimp, prawn, large prawn, and crab extracts.

Findings:

  • Sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) immunoblotting identified IgE-binding proteins in mantis shrimp at 46 kDa and 25 kDa.

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  • Enzyme allergo sorbent test (EAST)-inhibition and immunoblotting-inhibition assays revealed significant cross-reactivity between mantis shrimp allergens and those in prawns and crabs.
  • Specific IgE to large prawn tropomyosin was below the detection limit, suggesting other allergens are involved.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights mantis shrimp as a potential allergen causing severe reactions.
    • Cross-reactivity among crustaceans suggests a need for careful dietary advice for individuals with shellfish allergies.
    • Further research into specific allergens, like tropomyosin and other proteins, is warranted for accurate diagnosis and management.