Nickel – Allergy Resources

Nickel is a metal which is commonly used as a binding metal in jewellery, metal fastenings on clothings such as zips and buttons, cutlery and mobile phone casings.

Silver coins contain traces of nickel, occupational allergic dermatitis is common in people who work frequently with cash.

Nickel allergy has also been noted after transplantation surgery, mostly associated with hip and knee replacements and in dental procedures.

Nickel can also be found in foods if cooked with nickel plated cookware and traces are found in canned foods.

I have put together some more comprehensive resources at http://www.allergyresources.co.uk/Nickel.php

The allergy resources page for nickel covers the key allergens, which allergic syndromes are linked to this allergy and other foods which are commonly cross reactive with nickel.

There is also regularly updated links to useful websites specifically for nickel allergies and the latest research papers on the topic.

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Food Allergy: Bet v 1 Proteins

What are they?

The scientific name for birch tree is Betula verrucosa. Bet v 1 is the name of the most common allergen found in birch tree pollen (Learn more about how allergy proteins are named). It is considered to be the sensitising allergen which can go on to cause allergies to multiple pollens and foods.

Bet v 1 proteins are also known as PR-10 proteins (pathogenesis related) as they are used by plants as a defence against disease and predators.

These proteins are considered to be secondary allergens as they only cause allergic reactions as a result of cross reactivity between similarly shaped proteins.

These proteins vary from species to species in how the allergenicity is changed due to heat. Most studies show Bet v 1 proteins are generally not heat resistant and will be broken down after cooking, processing or removal of fruit skin/rind.

If you want to read more on the topic and access all the additional resources check out my website at – www.allergyresources.co.uk/Bet-v-1.php

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Beech Pollen – Allergy Resources

Beech trees are commonly found across Europe, but less so in the UK, where they are most often found in Wales and the South East of England.

There is 1 allergen associated with beech tree pollen, Fag s 1. It is an allergen associated with airways.

Fag s 1 is a Bet v 1 allergen, which means people suffering from this particular allergen may also be allergic to the pollen from birch trees.

Beech pollen occurs in the UK between March and May. This varies in different countries. It is considered to have low allergenicity.

I have put together some more comprehensive resources at http://www.allergyresources.co.uk/Beech.php

The allergy resources page for beech pollen covers the key allergens, which allergic syndromes are linked to this allergy and other foods which are commonly cross reactive with beech pollen.

There is also regularly updated links to useful websites specifically for beech pollen allergies and the latest research papers on the topic.

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Food Allergy: Polcalcin Proteins

What are they?

Polcalcin are calcium binding proteins found in a relatively large group of plants. These proteins are involved in signaling processes (chemical signals between plants cells) and pollen tube growth.

They are found in tree, grass and weed pollens. They are very cross-reactive.

Polcalcin proteins have low sensitisation rates compared to other allergenic proteins and are therefore considered to be minor pollen panallergens. Other pollen panallergens are Bet v 1 allergens, profilin proteins and lipid transfer proteins.

If you want to read more on the topic and access all the additional resources check out my website at – www.allergyresources.co.uk/Polcalcin.php

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Food Allergy: Profilin Proteins

What are they?

Many plant and animal tissues contain profilin proteins. They are small proteins involved in the assembly of actin filaments. Actin filaments in plants determine the shape and movement of the cell’s surface.

Profilin proteins are considered to be minor panallergens. They are less commonly associated with allergy than lipid transfer proteins and seed storage proteins, but have become more studied in recent years due to the possibility of cross reactivity.

These proteins vary from species to species in how the allergenicity is changed due to heat, but most studies show many are heat resistant and will still elicit an allergic reaction after cooking or processing.

If you want to read more on the topic and access all the additional resources check out my website at – www.allergyresources.co.uk/Profilin.php

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Grass Pollen – Allergy Resources

There are multiple species of grasses described on the World Health Organization Allergen Database.

The main allergen involved in grass allergy is the beta expansin protein. These are cell wall proteins which affect the airways.

Grass pollen occurs in the UK between April and September, peaking in June. This varies in different countries. It is considered to have high allergenicity.

I have put together some more comprehensive resources at http://www.allergyresources.co.uk/Grass.php

The allergy resources page for grass pollen covers the key allergens, which allergic syndromes are linked to this allergy and other foods which are commonly cross reactive with grass pollen.

There is also regularly updated links to useful websites specifically for grass pollen allergies and the latest research papers on the topic.

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Rabbit – Allergy Resources

There are 3 allergens associated with an allergy to rabbits, this includes their hair, dander (which is flakes of dry skin), urine and saliva.

All three allergens are lipocalin proteins, in other animal dander allergies this is the protein that most individuals react to. These proteins transport molecules like lipids and steroids around the body.

I have put together some more comprehensive resources at http://www.allergyresources.co.uk/Rabbit.php

The allergy resources page for rabbit covers the key allergens, which allergic syndromes are linked to this allergy and other foods which are commonly cross reactive with rabbit hair.

There is also regularly updated links to useful websites specifically for rabbit hair allergies and the latest research papers on the topic.

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Latex – Allergy Resources

Latex is a product of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis , it has 15 associated contact allergens.

Hev b 6 is a hevein precursor protein, this allergen is important in cross reactivity.

Hev b 7 is a patatin protein, again important in cross reactivity.

Hev b 8 is a profilin profilin, these are panallergens found in many plants and foods.

Hev b 11 is a chitinase, these are proteins found in other foods and contribute to cross reactivity of latex.

Hev b 12 is a lipid transfer protein (LTP) this is another panallergen and cause problems over multiple foods and plants.

An allergy to latex may give you the potential to be allergic to many foods and pollens, but you may only have contact issues with latex itself.

Latex is often associated with Latex Food Syndrome. This is where the body is initially sensitised to the latex plant and later becomes allergic to foods which contain similarly shaped proteins.

Latex contains LTPs, this can link it to LTP Syndrome, where LTPs in multiple plants and foods cause allergic reactions.

I have put together some more comprehensive resources at http://www.allergyresources.co.uk/Latex.php

The allergy resources page for latex covers the key allergens, which allergic syndromes are linked to this allergy and other foods which are commonly cross reactive with latex.

There is also regularly updated links to useful websites specifically for latex allergies and the latest research papers on the topic.

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Ash Pollen – Allergy Resources

There is only 1 pollen allergen associated with ash pollen, and it is associated with airways.

Fra e 1 is an Ole e 1-like protein, which is a protein found in olive tree pollen. This protein has high cross-reactivity with the main allergens of other plants in the Oleaceae family. Ole e 1 is the marker allergen for diagnosing these linked allergens and they are often called “Ole e 1-like”. Most patients with ash pollen allergy are linked to this allergen.

Ash pollen season is between March and June. This varies from country to country. It is considered to have medium to high allergenicity, but is often overlooked as it’s pollen season coincides with birch trees, which are the most common cause of pollen allergies.

I have put together some more comprehensive resources at http://www.allergyresources.co.uk/Ash.php

The allergy resources page for ash pollen covers the key allergens, which allergic syndromes are linked to this allergy and other foods which are commonly cross reactive with ash pollen.

There is also regularly updated links to useful websites specifically for ash pollen allergies and the latest research papers on the topic.

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Mouse – Allergy Resources

There is only 1 allergen associated with an allergy to mice, this includes their hair, dander (which is flakes of dry skin), urine and saliva.

Mus m 1 are lipocalin proteins, in other animal dander allergies this is the protein that most individuals react to. These proteins transport molecules like lipids and steroids around the body.

I have put together some more comprehensive resources at http://www.allergyresources.co.uk/Mouse.php

The allergy resources page for mouse covers the key allergens, which allergic syndromes are linked to this allergy and other foods which are commonly cross reactive with mouse hair.

There is also regularly updated links to useful websites specifically for mouse hair allergies and the latest research papers on the topic.

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