Purification of Art v I, a relevant allergen of Artemisia vulgaris pollen

Mol Immunol. 1990 Jul;27(7):651-7. doi: 10.1016/0161-5890(90)90008-n.

Abstract

An allergenic protein from Artemisia vulgaris pollen has been purified to homogeneity. Its molecular weight in native conditions is 47,000. The purified allergen, hereafter denominated Art v I, is a monomeric protein. It is a clinically relevant allergen since, at least, 70% of the individuals allergic to Artemisia vulgaris pollen have specific IgE in serum and in mast cells, demonstrated by ELISA and skin prick tests, respectively.

MeSH terms

  • Allergens / immunology
  • Allergens / isolation & purification*
  • Blotting, Western
  • Chemical Precipitation
  • Humans
  • Immunoblotting
  • Immunoelectrophoresis
  • Immunoelectrophoresis, Two-Dimensional
  • Immunoglobulin E / immunology
  • Isoelectric Point
  • Molecular Weight
  • Plant Proteins / immunology*
  • Plant Proteins / isolation & purification
  • Plants / immunology*
  • Pollen / immunology*

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Plant Proteins
  • Immunoglobulin E