Studies on the allergenicity of the developing spores of Pteris vittata L.
Ninety patients were investigated with intradermal testing of developing stages of Pteris vittata L., whole spores, and their fractions. Allergenic principles were found to be present in both protoplasm and spore wall of the fertile tissue.
National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, India.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000485:Allergens / Q000032:analysis / Q000276:immunology*; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis; D007428:Intradermal Tests; D008297:Male; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D008875:Middle Aged; D010940:Plant Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D010944:Plants / Q000276:immunology*; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D012867:Skin / Q000276:immunology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D013170:Spores / Q000032:analysis / Q000254:growth & development / Q000276:immunology*
D000485:Allergens; D010940:Plant Proteins