HLA-B7 cross-reacting group and human IgE-mediated sensitivity to ragweed allergen Ra5.
HLA typing and cutaneous testing for allergen sensitivity of 76 ragweed allergic patients confirmed previous findings of a significant association between sensitivity to ragweed allergen Ra5 and possession of one or other of the HLA-B7 cross-reacting group of antigens.
D000485:Allergens; D003429:Cross Reactions; D005787:Gene Frequency; D006680:HLA Antigens; D006649:Histocompatibility Antigens; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000235:genetics*; D007073:Immunoglobulin E; D011058:Pollen
D000485:Allergens; D006680:HLA Antigens; D006649:Histocompatibility Antigens; D007073:Immunoglobulin E