Chemical and Biological Properties of Some Atopic Allergens

摘要: Publisher Summary Many different proteins from animal, plant, or microbial sources can be allergens in man. The known are usually the molecular size range of 20,000 to 40,000 daltons, and they do not have any distinguishing chemical features. This chapter examines biological properties some purified also indicates practical uses control atopic allergy. useful reagents as help understand heightened responsiveness susceptible persons minute doses immunizing for IgE IgG productions. Some common discussed ragweed pollen allergens, grass tree mammalian dander food allergens. modification isolated possible therapeutic immunization is discussed. Purified primarily used standardization allergen extracts important diagnosis treatment a number allergic disorders, such hay fever, asthma, hives. continued immunological studies indicate types required prepare derivatives altering immune