Hydrophobic allergens from the bottom fraction membrane of hevea brasiliensis

• Main Authors: Kesajee Mengumpun, Chatchai Tayapiwatana, Robert G. Hamilton, Pasuree Sangsupawanich, Rapepun Wititsuwannakul
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=58149476764&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/60461
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Several proteins of rubber latex have been recognized as allergens causing immediate hypersensitivity in humans. In this study, a bottom fraction membrane (BFM) protein preparation from Hevea brasiliensis trees grown in southern Thailand was used to detect specific IgE in four groups of serum sample...