Cloning and Expression of the Allergen Cro s 2 Profilin from Saffron (Crocus sativus)

Background: Profilin is a panallergen that is recognized by IgE in allergic patients. Allergy to saffron (Crocus sativus) pollen has been described in people exposed to its pollen. Saffron contains a profilin that may cause allergic reactions in atopic subjects. The aim of this study was to describe...

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Main Authors: Abdol-Reza Varasteh, Maliheh Moghadam, Fatemeh Vahedi, Tayyebeh Kermani, Mojtaba Sankian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009-01-01
Series:Allergology International
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1323893015307267