Identification of hemocyanin as a novel non-cross-reactive allergen from the giant freshwater shrimp Macrobrachium rosenbergii

• Main Authors: Surapon Piboonpocanun, Orathai Jirapongsananuruk, Thitinun Tipayanon, Siribangon Boonchoo, Richard E. Goodman
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/11256

Scope: Sensitization to giant freshwater shrimp Macrobrachium rosenbergii (Mr) was recently reported. However, the allergens have yet to be identified. This study aimed to identify and characterize a novel allergen of Mr shrimp. Methods and results: Extracted proteins were separated and purified by...