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Allergens from Brazil nut: immunochemical characterization

B Bartolomé1, J D Méndez, A Armentia

  • 1R&D Department, IFIDESA-ARISTEGUI, Bilbao, Spain. im000001@Sarenet.es

Allergologia Et Immunopathologia
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
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Brazil nut allergy is increasing. This study identifies new allergenic proteins in Brazil nuts, including 12 S globulin, previously not linked to allergic reactions, expanding our understanding of food hypersensitivity.

Area of Science:

  • Food allergy research
  • Immunology
  • Nutritional science

Background:

  • Increased tropical nut consumption correlates with rising IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reactions.
  • Brazil nuts (Bertholletia excelsa) are rich in proteins, notably 12 S globulin and 2 S albumin, with 2 S proteins being studied for nutritional enhancement.