Co-sensitisation (but co-recognition also) to novel banana and tomato allergens.
An unusual case of both banana and tomato allergy is reported. In vitro tests showed that both co-sensitization to and co-recognition of allergen in the two fruits were present. Interestingly, the patients showed IgE reactivity to hitherto not described, high molecular weight allergens.
Ambulatorio di Allergologia, Clinica San Carlo, Paderno Dugnano, Italy.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000485:Allergens / Q000737:chemistry / Q000276:immunology* / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000378:metabolism; D052179:Antigens, Plant / Q000737:chemistry / Q000276:immunology* / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000378:metabolism; D003429:Cross Reactions; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005638:Fruit / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization; D015151:Immunoblotting; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism*; D018551:Solanum lycopersicum / Q000276:immunology; D008297:Male; D008970:Molecular Weight; D028521:Musa / Q000276:immunology; D012882:Skin Tests
D000485:Allergens; D052179:Antigens, Plant; D007073:Immunoglobulin E