Anti-Therapeutic Action: proallergenic activity

Emerging Allergens: How Proallergenic Activity Disrupts Epithelial Barriers [Response to Letter]

Many people with allergies or asthma don’t know what’s causing their symptoms. Researchers are investigating whether fungi that grow on plants might be responsible for some of these unknown allergies. They found that certain plant fungi can trigger allergic and inflammatory responses in animal models, suggesting they could be allergens in humans. The team plans to identify the specific fungal proteins causing these reactions to develop better allergy diagnostic tests.

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Biochemical characteristics of extracts from proallergenic microfungi Erysiphe palczewskii and Erysiphe convolvuli

Researchers studied two types of fungi that cause powdery mildew on plants and can trigger allergies in people who breathe in their spores. They discovered that these fungi contain proteins that act as allergens, including special proteins that help fungi survive stress. The fungi also contain high levels of linoleic acid, a fatty acid that can increase inflammation in the body. This research helps scientists understand why these fungi can cause allergic reactions and could help develop better diagnostic tools for fungal allergies.

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