title: Cross-reactivity among five major pollen allergens.
abstract: We have studied the cross-reactivity between L. perenne, S. cereale, P. pratense, C. dactylon, and Ph. communis. The results obtained demonstrate that L. perenne, S. cereale, and P. pratense have strong cross-reactivity. C. dactylon has a number of allergens that cross-react with the rest of the grasses studied but they are minor allergens. Ph. communis possesses a moderate cross-reactivity with the species of the group but it has, as well, individual allergens.
mesh_terms: D000485:Allergens / Q000276:immunology*; D003429:Cross Reactions; D006801:Humans; D007123:Immunoelectrophoresis, Two-Dimensional; D011058:Pollen / Q000276:immunology*; D011852:Radioallergosorbent Test; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens