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Interaction Between Air Pollutants and Pollen Grains: The Role on the Rising Trend in Allergy
Farnaz Sedghy1, Abdol-Reza Varasteh2, Mojtaba Sankian3
1Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman.
Abstract:
Asthma and allergic diseases cases have risen in recent decades. Plant pollen is considered as the main aeroallergen causing allergic reactions. According to available data, urban residents experience more respiratory allergies than rural residents mainly due to the interaction between chemical air pollutants and pollen grains.
Abstract:
This interaction can occur through several mechanisms; chemical pollutants might facilitate pollen allergen release, act as adjuvants to stimulate IgE-mediated responses, modify allergenic potential, and enhance the expression of some allergens in pollen grains. This review focuses on the most recent theories explaining how air pollutants can interact with pollen grains and allergens.
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