Removal of cat major allergen (Fel d I) from futon (Japanese bedding) with a home washing machine.
We evaluated the removal of a cat major allergen (Fel d I) from futons (Japanese bedding) with the use of a large-sized home washing machine. Before and after washing a futon that had been used in a home with a cat, a small amount of cotton was collected from the futon and Fel d I was extracted from the cotton. The levels of Fel d I were assayed by a sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). We found that washing reduced the Fel d I level in futons by more than 95%. In conclusion, washing of futons is an effective method for elimination of their cat allergens.
Hashimoto
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M
Division of Wild Animal Medicine, Nippon Veterinary and Animal Science University, Tokyo, Japan.
Nigi
H
H
Sakaguchi
M
M
Inouye
S
S
Miyazawa
H
H
Watanabe
M
M
Mitsuseki
M
M
Yasueda
H
H
Nitta
H
H
D000485:Allergens; D000818:Animals; D001513:Beds; D002415:Cats; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D006023:Glycoproteins / Q000032:analysis; D003368:Gossypium; D007564:Japan; D007846:Laundering; D008925:Mites / Q000276:immunology*
D000485:Allergens; D006023:Glycoproteins; C059296:Fel d 1 protein, Felis domesticus