Facing Hymenoptera Venom Allergy: From Natural to Recombinant Allergens

Along with food and drug allergic reactions, a Hymenoptera insect Sting (Apoidea, Vespidae, Formicidae) is one of the most common causes of anaphylaxis worldwide. Diagnoses of Hymenoptera venom allergy (HVA) and specific immunotherapy (SIT) have been based on the use of crude venom extracts. However...

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Main Authors: Amilcar Perez-Riverol, Débora Lais Justo-Jacomini, Ricardo de Lima Zollner, Márcia Regina Brochetto-Braga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-07-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/7/7/2551