title: Localization, release and bioavailability of pollen allergens: the influence of environmental factors.
abstract: Allergens are integral constituents of plants or animals and their normal functions and localization are being characterized. To trigger responses in humans, allergens must become bioavailable and the role of air pollutants--for example diesel-exhaust particles --in this process is causing concern. Finally, the fact that some pollen releases eicosanoid-like proinflammatory mediators may have wide implications.
authors.affiliation: Division of Environmental Dermatology and Allergy, GSF-National Research Center for Environment and Health, Neuherberg/Technical University Munich, Biedersteiner Strasse 29, D-80802, Munich, Germany. Heidrun.Behrendt@lrz.tum.de
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Behrendt
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Becker
mesh_terms: D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000648:ultrastructure; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D006801:Humans; D006813:Humidity; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000209:etiology*; D018448:Models, Immunological; D009068:Movement; D006109:Poaceae / Q000276:immunology; D011058:Pollen / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D001335:Vehicle Emissions / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000393:Air Pollutants; D000485:Allergens; D001335:Vehicle Emissions