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Giangrieco I, Ricciardi T, Alessandri C, Farina L, Crescenzo R, Tuppo L, Ciancamerla M, Rafaiani C, Bernardi ML, Digilio AF, Cobucci-Ponzano B, Tamburrini M, Mari A, Ciardiello MA. ENEA, a peach and apricot IgE-binding protein cross-reacting with the latex major allergen Hev b 5. Mol Immunol 2019; 112:347-357. [PMID: 31254775 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2019.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Revised: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Peach and apricot can cause allergic reactions with symptoms ranging from mild to very severe, including anaphylaxis. Sometimes subjects allergic to fruits of the Prunus genus have been reported to be also allergic to rubber latex products. The objective of this study is the characterization of a newly identified peach and apricot protein showing similarities with the allergens Hev b 5 from rubber latex and Man e 5 from manioc. This protein has been named ENEA on the basis of the single letter amino acid code of the first four N-terminal residues of the isolated molecule. It has been found in very variable amounts in different peach cultivars and batches. ENEA was isolated from peach pulp extracts by chromatographic separations and identified by direct protein sequencing. At that time, the full length sequence was available only for the homologous protein of the taxonomically closely related apricot, which was produced as a recombinant molecule in Escherichia coli. The following availability of the full length sequence of peach ENEA revealed a very high identity (97%) with the apricot homolog. Similarly to Hev b 5 and to Man e 5, the structural characterization indicated that ENEA is an intrinsically disordered protein. The immunological properties, investigated by dot blotting, the ABA system and the FABER test, showed that ENEA is recognized by specific IgE of allergic patients. In a selected population of 31 patients reporting allergic reactions to peach fruit and/or IgE positive to Hev b 5, 28 and 27 subjects resulted co-sensitized to rENEA and Hev b 5 in the ABA and ISAC test, respectively. In a random population of 3305 suspected allergic patients, analyzed with the FABER test, 17 of them were sensitized to rENEA and 10 of them were also positive to Hev b 5. In addition, both the natural molecule from peach and the recombinant protein of apricot partially inhibited the IgE binding to Hev b 5. In conclusion, a new peach and apricot IgE-binding protein, cross-reacting with the major latex allergen Hev b 5, has been identified. Its variable concentration in the fruit might explain some occasionally occurring allergic reactions. The apricot molecule has recently been registered by the WHO/IUIS Allergen Nomenclature Sub-Committee with the allergen name Pru ar 5. The recombinant form of apricot ENEA, now available, will contribute to allergy diagnosis.
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- Ivana Giangrieco
- Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR), CNR, Naples, Italy; Allergy Data Laboratories (ADL), Latina, Italy
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- Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR), CNR, Naples, Italy; Allergy Data Laboratories (ADL), Latina, Italy
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- Allergy Data Laboratories (ADL), Latina, Italy; Associated Centers for Molecular Allergology (CAAM), Rome, Italy; Center for Molecular Allergology, IDI-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR), CNR, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR), CNR, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR), CNR, Naples, Italy; Allergy Data Laboratories (ADL), Latina, Italy
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- Associated Centers for Molecular Allergology (CAAM), Rome, Italy
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- Allergy Data Laboratories (ADL), Latina, Italy; Associated Centers for Molecular Allergology (CAAM), Rome, Italy; Center for Molecular Allergology, IDI-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Allergy Data Laboratories (ADL), Latina, Italy; Associated Centers for Molecular Allergology (CAAM), Rome, Italy; Center for Molecular Allergology, IDI-IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Rihs HP, Sander I, Heimann H, Meurer U, Brüning T, Raulf M. The new latex allergen Hev b 15: IgE-binding properties of a recombinant serine protease inhibitor. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2015; 25:160-162. [PMID: 25997321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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Sá AB, Mallozi MC, Zanon N, Solé D. Latex-specific IgE and its recombinant fractions in a child with cerebrospinal eosinophilia. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr) 2014; 42:504-5. [PMID: 23838538 DOI: 10.1016/j.aller.2013.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2013] [Revised: 04/14/2013] [Accepted: 04/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- A B Sá
- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Işık S, Arıkan-Ayyıldız Z, Çağlayan-Sözmen Ş, Fırıncı F, Tuncel T, Karaman Ö, Uzuner N. Cross-reactivity syndromes: presentation of two cases and review of the literature. Turk J Pediatr 2014; 56:291-294. [PMID: 25341602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Cross-reactivity has important consequences in some immune disorders, including allergic and autoimmune diseases, which can affect both diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. One of the most common cross-reactivity syndromes is pollen-food syndrome (PFS). The patient is sensitized with pollen by the airways and exhibits an allergic reaction to food antigen with a structural similarity to the pollen. PFS usually presents with pruritus and swelling of the mouth and throat during or just after ingestion of fresh, uncooked fruits and vegetables. Latex fruit syndrome is another cross-reactivity syndrome. It is the association of latex allergy and allergy to plant foods, which affects up to 50% of latex-allergic patients. Here, we present two cases with crossreactivity syndrome.
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- Sakine Işık
- Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey.
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Rodríguez-Romero A, Hernández-Santoyo A, Fuentes-Silva D, Palomares LA, Muñoz-Cruz S, Yépez-Mulia L, Orozco-Martínez S. Structural analysis of the endogenous glycoallergen Hev b 2 (endo-β-1,3-glucanase) from Hevea brasiliensis and its recognition by human basophils. Acta Crystallogr D Biol Crystallogr 2014; 70:329-41. [PMID: 24531467 PMCID: PMC3940204 DOI: 10.1107/s1399004713027673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2013] [Accepted: 10/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Endogenous glycosylated Hev b 2 (endo-β-1,3-glucanase) from Hevea brasiliensis is an important latex allergen that is recognized by IgE antibodies from patients who suffer from latex allergy. The carbohydrate moieties of Hev b 2 constitute a potentially important IgE-binding epitope that could be responsible for its cross-reactivity. Here, the structure of the endogenous isoform II of Hev b 2 that exhibits three post-translational modifications, including an N-terminal pyroglutamate and two glycosylation sites at Asn27 and at Asn314, is reported from two crystal polymorphs. These modifications form a patch on the surface of the molecule that is proposed to be one of the binding sites for IgE. A structure is also proposed for the most important N-glycan present in this protein as determined by digestion with specific enzymes. To analyze the role of the carbohydrate moieties in IgE antibody binding and in human basophil activation, the glycoallergen was enzymatically deglycosylated and evaluated. Time-lapse automated video microscopy of basophils stimulated with glycosylated Hev b 2 revealed basophil activation and degranulation. Immunological studies suggested that carbohydrates on Hev b 2 represent an allergenic IgE epitope. In addition, a dimer was found in each asymmetric unit that may reflect a regulatory mechanism of this plant defence protein.
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- Adela Rodríguez-Romero
- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Exterior, CU, 04310 Coyoacán, DF, Mexico
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Exterior, CU, 04310 Coyoacán, DF, Mexico
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- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Exterior, CU, 04310 Coyoacán, DF, Mexico
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- Instituto de Biotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Apartado Postal 510-3, 62250 Cuernavaca, MOR, Mexico
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- UMAE–Hospital de Pediatría, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, IMSS, Avenida Cuauhtémoc 330, Colonia Doctores, Mexico, DF, Mexico
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- UMAE–Hospital de Pediatría, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, IMSS, Avenida Cuauhtémoc 330, Colonia Doctores, Mexico, DF, Mexico
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Escobar A, Aguirre A, Guzmán MA, González R, Catalán D, Acuña-Castillo C, Larrondo M, López M, Pesce B, Rolland J, O’Hehir R, Aguillón JC. Tolerogenic dendritic cells derived from donors with natural rubber latex allergy modulate allergen-specific T-cell responses and IgE production. PLoS One 2014; 9:e85930. [PMID: 24465795 PMCID: PMC3899084 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0085930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2013] [Accepted: 12/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Natural rubber latex (NRL; Hevea brasiliensis) allergy is an IgE-mediated reaction to latex proteins. When latex glove exposure is the main sensitizing agent, Hev b 5 is one of the major allergens. Dendritic cells (DC), the main antigen presenting cells, modulated with pharmacological agents can restore tolerance in several experimental models, including allergy. In the current study, we aimed to generate DC with tolerogenic properties from NRL-allergic patients and evaluate their ability to modulate allergen-specific T and B cell responses. Here we show that dexamethasone-treated DC (dxDC) differentiated into a subset of DC, characterized by low expression of MHC class II, CD40, CD80, CD86 and CD83 molecules. Compared with LPS-matured DC, dxDC secreted lower IL-12 and higher IL-10 after CD40L activation, and induced lower alloantigenic T cell proliferation. We also show that dxDC pulsed with the dominant Hev b 5 T-cell epitope peptide, Hev b 546–65, inhibited both proliferation of Hev b 5-specific T-cell lines and the production of Hev b 5-specific IgE. Additionally, dxDC induced a subpopulation of IL-10-producing regulatory T cells that suppressed proliferation of Hev b 5-primed T cells. In conclusion, dxDC generated from NRL-allergic patients can modulate allergen-specific T-cell responses and IgE production, supporting their potential use in allergen-specific immunotherapy.
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- Alejandro Escobar
- Research Institute of Dental Science, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
- * E-mail: (AE); (JCA)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Chemistry, Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Allergy Center, Clinical Hospital of University of Chile, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Blood bank Clinical Hospital of University of Chile, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Immunology Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Chemistry and Biology, University of Santiago, Santiago, Chile
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- Blood bank Clinical Hospital of University of Chile, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Immunology Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Santiago, Chile
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- Immunology Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Immunology, AMREP, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Immunology, AMREP, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Immunology Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile Millennium Institute on Immunology and Immunotherapy, Santiago, Chile
- * E-mail: (AE); (JCA)
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Rodríguez Trabado A, Fernández Pereira LM, Romero-Chala S, García-Trujillo JA, Cámara Hijón C. Evaluation of latex subclinical sensitization by way of the basophil activation test and specific IgE to latex recombinant allergens. Allergol Int 2013; 62:385-387. [PMID: 23793502 DOI: 10.2332/allergolint.12-le-0502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Liccardi G, Bilò MB, Mauro C, Salzillo A, Piccolo A, D'Amato M, D'Amato G. Oxytocin: a likely underestimated risk for anaphylactic reactions in delivering women sensitized to latex. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2013; 110:465-6. [PMID: 23706719 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2013.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2013] [Revised: 03/04/2013] [Accepted: 03/27/2013] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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de Groot H, Patiwael JA, de Jong NW, Burdorf A, van Wijk RG. [Research into sensitization and allergies to latex: results after 10 years of the use of powder-free latex gloves]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2013; 157:A5835. [PMID: 23464588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the prevalence of sensitization and allergy to natural rubber latex amongst Erasmus Medical Centre (MC) operating theatre employees before and 10 years after the introduction of powder-free latex gloves. DESIGN Descriptive study. METHOD Employees working permanently in the operating theatre were evaluated in 1998 (n = 163) and in 2009 (n = 178) for sensitization and allergies to natural latex by means of questionnaires, serological analyses and skin testing. The prevalence of sensitization and allergies within these 2 groups was then established and compared. RESULTS The two groups were comparable in terms of gender, smoking habits, job classification, work-related symptoms and the number of individuals who had atopy. In 2009, the prevalence of sensitization to latex was statistically significantly lower than in 1998 (4.5 vs. 14.1%). Allergy to latex was also established a statistically significantly fewer number of times in 2009 than in 1998 (2.8 vs. 9.8%). This same trend could be observed in the subgroup that participated both years (n = 49). Individuals with an atopic constitution had a statistically significant higher risk of developing hypersensitivity to natural latex; the risk of developing an allergy to latex was also higher, but not significantly. CONCLUSION After the study in 1998, the introduction of sterile, powder-free latex gloves very likely led to a decline in the prevalence of sensitization and allergy to natural latex in 2009.
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- Hans de Groot
- Reinier de Graaf Groep, locatie Diaconessenhuis, Delfts Allergie Centrum, Voorburg, the Netherlands.
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Bueno de Sã A, Camilo Araujo RF, Cavalheiro S, Carvalho Mallozi M, Solé D. Profile of latex sensitization and allergies in children and adolescents with myelomeningocele in São Paulo, Brazil. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2013; 23:43-49. [PMID: 23653973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Latex allergy is an important cause of occupational allergy. In many countries the prevalence of latex allergy is still high and the profile of latex sensitization is unknown. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the frequency of sensitization and allergy to latex in children and adolescents with myelomeningocele and to identify associated risk factors. METHODS The study included 55 children and adolescents with myelomeningocele followed at a specialized center. In addition to a standard questionnaire and skin prick tests (SPTs) to aeroallergens and total latex, the patients underwent determination of total and specific serum IgE to latex and recombinant allergens. RESULTS We observed a prevalence of 25% for latex sensitization and of 20% for latex allergy. Twenty-four patients (43.6%) were atopic and the average age for the first reaction to latex was 44.5 months. Cutaneous reactions were the most frequently reported reactions (72.7%). Specific immunoglobulin (Ig) E to rHev b 1, rHev b 3, rHev b 5, rHev b 6.1, and rHev b 6.2 was detected in over 50% of patients allergic to latex. Multivariate analysis showed current asthma, atopy, and having undergone 4 or more operations to be risk factors for latex sensitization. CONCLUSIONS Our study documented a high prevalence of sensitization and allergy to latex in patients with myelomeningocele. Specific IgE to rHev b 1, rHev b 3, rHev b 5, rHev b 6.1, and rHev b 6.2 was detected in over 50% of children and adolescents with myelomeningocele who are allergic to latex. A history of current asthma, atopy, and having undergone 4 or more operations were independent risk factors for latex allergy.
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- A Bueno de Sã
- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Garnier L, Selman L, Rouzaire P, Bouvier M, Roberts O, Bérard F, Bienvenu J, Bienvenu F. Molecular allergens in the diagnosis of latex allergy. Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol 2012; 44:73-79. [PMID: 22768726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Molecular allergens enable the definition of sensitization profiles in allergic patients. AIM To validate the most helpful allergens for the diagnosis of latex allergy in different clinical situations. METHODS 130 patients suspected to be allergic to latex with positive IgE against natural rubber latex (NRL) have been studied: 97 were confirmed as latex allergic (among which 55 professionally exposed to latex and 35 with a peranaesthetic anaphylactic shock) and 33 were only sensitized to latex without clinical allergy. Each serum was tested for IgE against 9 recombinant latex allergens and bromelain using Phadia ImmunoCAP 250. RESULTS rHev b 6.01, 6.02, 2 and 5 were the major allergens in the allergic population. An excellent correlation (94%) was observed between IgE against rHev b 6.01 and latex prick test positivities. IgE against rHev b 1, 3 and 5 were more frequent and their levels significantly higher in patients with peranaesthetic anaphylactic shock. Among the asymptomatic patients (29/33 allergic to pollen), NRL IgE positivity is explained by the presence of anti-rHev b 8 and/or anti-carbohydrate IgE. CONCLUSIONS rHev b 6.01 and rHev b 5 specific IgE are of major interest to confirm latex allergy diagnosis. rHev b 5 is particularly useful in case of monosensitization where clinical symptoms and latex skin prick tests may be discordant, rHev b1 and rHev b 3 are interesting to document multi-operated and peranaesthetic latex allergy. Finally, rHev b 8 is a helpful marker to highlight latex/pollen cross-reactivity which improves the specificity of the serological tests.
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- L Garnier
- Allergy Unit, Laboratory of Immunology, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Pierre Bénite F-69495, France
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Caimmi D, Raschetti R, Pons P, Dhivert-Donnadieu H, Bousquet J, Demoly P. Cross-reactivity between cypress pollen and latex assessed using skin tests. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2012; 22:525-526. [PMID: 23397678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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- D Caimmi
- Département de Pneumologie, Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve and INSERM U657, University Hospital of Montpellier, Montpellier, France.
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Gaspar A, Raulf-Heimsoth M, Rihs HP, Pires G, Morais-Almeida M. Hev b 5: latex allergen implicated in clinically relevant cross-reactivity with manioc. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2012; 22:450-451. [PMID: 23101196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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- A Gaspar
- Immunoallergy Department, CUF Descobertas Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal.
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Santos-Magadán S, Bartolomé-Zavala B, Rodríguez-Jiménez B, González-de-Olano D, Heras-Mendaza F, Conde-Salazar L, Martínez-Cócera C, Fernández-Rivas M. Custard apple and latex allergy: a new type of cross-reaction? J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2012; 22:223-224. [PMID: 22697017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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Muñoz-Cano R, Pascal M, Lombardero M, Sánchez-López J, Bartra J, Vilella R, Picado C, Valero A. Nasal challenge test in the diagnosis of latex-related systemic reactions. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2012; 22:299-300. [PMID: 22812205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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- R Muñoz-Cano
- Allergy Unit, Pneumology Department, ICT, Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias, Universidad de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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Gastaminza G, Algorta J, Uriel O, Audicana MT, Fernandez E, Sanz ML, Muñoz D. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of sublingual immunotherapy in natural rubber latex allergic patients. Trials 2011; 12:191. [PMID: 21827704 PMCID: PMC3175458 DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-12-191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2011] [Accepted: 08/09/2011] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Natural rubber latex allergy is a common and unsolved health problem. Since the avoidance of exposure is very difficult, immunotherapy is strongly recommended, but before its use in patients, it is essential to prove the efficacy and safety of extracts.The aim of the present randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was to assess the efficacy and tolerability of latex sublingual immunotherapy in adult patients undergoing permanent latex avoidance. METHODS Twenty-eight adult latex-allergic patients (5 males and 23 females), with mean age of 39 years (range 24-57) were randomized to receive a commercial latex-sublingual immunotherapy or placebo during one year, followed by another year of open, active therapy. The following outcomes were measured at baseline and at the end of first and second year of follow-up: skin prick test, gloves-use score, conjunctival challenge test, total and specific IgE, basophil activation test, and adverse reactions monitoring. RESULTS No significant difference in any of the efficacy in vivo variables was observed between active and placebo groups at the end of the placebo-controlled phase, nor when each group was compared with their baseline values at the end of the two year-study. An improvement in the average percentage of basophils activated was observed. During the induction phase, 4 reactions in the active group and 5 in the placebo group were recorded. During the maintenance phase, two patients dropped out due to pruritus and to acute dermatitis respectively. CONCLUSION Further studies are needed to evaluate latex-sublingual immunotherapy, since efficacy could not be demonstrated in adult patients with avoidance of the allergen. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ACTRN12611000543987.
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- Gabriel Gastaminza
- Department of Allergology, Hospital Santiago-Apostol, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Department of Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. University of the Basque Country, Leioa, Vizcaya, Spain
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- Department of Allergology, Hospital Santiago-Apostol, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Department of Allergology, Hospital Santiago-Apostol, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Department of Allergology, Hospital Santiago-Apostol, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Department of Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Allergology, Hospital Santiago-Apostol, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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Allergic (IgE antibody-mediated) reactions to proteins retained in natural rubber latex (NRL), although decreasing in prevalence, are still a concern in many clinical practices due to possible sensitization of healthcare workers exposed to latex in the office setting and patients with histories of latex allergy who present in the office. In this article, the authors outline the risk factors for latex allergy, describe the symptoms of latex allergy, and provide direction on how to create an environment safe for medical care of latex-allergic patients. In addition, treatment of anaphylaxis to NRL is outlined, including precrisis steps in preparation for anaphylactic reactions in the office surgery setting. Many of the precautions outlined in this article could be extrapolated for a healthcare worker with known or suspected latex allergy.
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- Deborah Accetta
- Department of Pediatrics (Allergy/Immunology), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226, USA.
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Guilloux L, Benoit Y, Aimone-Gastin I, Ponvert C, Beaudouin E. [Control of the biological diagnostic assessment. Immunoglobulin E]. Ann Fr Anesth Reanim 2011; 30:294-304. [PMID: 21392931 DOI: 10.1016/j.annfar.2010.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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- L Guilloux
- Unité d'immuno-allergologie, laboratoire Mérieux, avenue Tony-Garnier, Lyon, France.
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Vlaicu PC, Rusu LC, Ledesma A, Vicente M, Cuevas M, Zamorano M, Antolín-Amérigo D, Alvarez E, De La Hoz B. Cucumber anaphylaxis in a latex-sensitized patient. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2011; 21:236-239. [PMID: 21548453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023] Open
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We report the case of a 76-year-old woman who experienced dizziness, vomiting, dyspnea, thoracic erythema, and vaginal itching within 5 minutes of eating cucumber. She had been diagnosed 3 months earlier with papaya urticaria and latex sensitization. The results of skin prick tests were positive for cucumber, watermelon, papaya, and latex and negative for melon and profilin extracts. ImmunoCAP for latex-specific serum immunoglobulin (Ig) E was positive. Cucumber-specific serum IgE was negative. Immunoblot analysis using patient serum revealed a 30- to 32-kDa protein band in the cucumber (peel) and papaya extracts. Immunoblot inhibition with latex extract demonstrated inhibition of the band in both extracts. Immunoblot inhibition with cucumber-papaya and papaya-cucumber revealed inhibition of the same band in the cucumber and papaya extracts, respectively. We present a case of IgE-mediated allergy to cucumber and papaya. Our results strongly suggest that the allergen(s) implicated are associated with latex sensitization. To our knowledge, this is the first report of cucumber-latex and cucumber-papaya cross-reactivity.
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- P C Vlaicu
- Allergy Department, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain.
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Bischoff SC, Feuser K. [Food allergy]. MMW Fortschr Med 2010; 152:44. [PMID: 21090377 DOI: 10.1007/bf03367210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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- Stephan C Bischoff
- Univ. Hohenheim, Inst. für Ernährungsmedizin, Fruwirthstrasse 12, D-70599 Stuttgart.
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BACKGROUND Screening patients for latex allergy prior to surgery is an important but intensive procedure. The appropriate testing strategy for diagnosing latex (Hevea brasiliensis) allergy involves in-vitro specific IgE or skin prick testing. The sensitivity and specificity of both tests are influenced by patient-specific factors or manufacturing processes that alter the clinically relevant allergens in skin testing solutions. METHODS Total IgE and latex-specific IgE testing was introduced as a screening test. Skin prick testing was done on patients with a high probability of latex allergy and negative specific IgE with total IgE <100 kU/L. SDS-PAGE was done on the non-ammoniated latex (NAL) and newly introduced ammoniated latex (AL) reagents for the clinically relevant allergens. RESULTS 51 patients had a total IgE <100 (range, 2.8-99.0 kU/L), and 10% had a positive skin test. 60% of positive skin tests would have been missed with lower total IgE cut-offs of 50 kU/L (6% of referrals). SDS-PAGE of the NAL solution showed 3 prominent bands with molecular weights of approximately 20, 24 and 42 kDa that correlated with Hev b 6, Hev b 3 and Hev b 7/13, respectively. In contrast, the AL solution showed 3 very faint higher molecular weights bands that did not correlate with clinically relevant antigens. CONCLUSIONS Increasing the cut-off value of total IgE for allergen-specific IgE testing increased the sensitivity of the specific IgE test. The NAL reagent had a greater number of clinically significant allergens at higher concentrations than AL, which may have implications for the clinical sensitivity of the newer AL reagent.
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- Sujoy Khan
- Path Links Immunology, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Scunthorpe, United Kingdom; Department of Immunology, Hull Royal Infirmary, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Immunology, Hull Royal Infirmary, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom; Post graduate Medical Institute, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Department of Immunology, Hull Royal Infirmary, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom; Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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- Path Links Immunology, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Scunthorpe, United Kingdom; Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull, United Kingdom
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OBJECTIVES In latex allergic individuals the avoidance of all exposure to natural rubber latex products is recommended. Sublingual immunotherapy against latex has recently been proposed. The aim of the study is to evaluate the tolerability of sublingual immunotherapy with latex extract, by a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, according to a three-day build-up phase rush protocol in a population of patients with latex-induced contact urticaria without a professional exposure to latex. METHODS Twenty-one patients with latex-induced urticaria were randomized to receive sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) with latex extract or placebo. Rush (3-day) induction protocol of latex sublingual immunotherapy was performed with increasing doses of ALK-Abelló latex extract at three concentrations of latex proteins (5, 50 and 500 microgmL(-1)). Any side-effects that might be related to immunotherapy, the corresponding dose and treatment were registered. RESULTS Among the 21 patients, 12 were treated with latex sublingual immunotherapy (9 women and 3 men) and 9 with placebo (8 women and one man). All patients ended the rush protocol. Four patients (19.0%) [one in the SLIT group (8.3%) and three in the placebo group (33.3%)] developed adverse reactions. One SLIT patient reported mouth itching and burning of the tongue. In the placebo group, one patient presented gastrointestinal complaints while two patients reported unspecific symptoms. All these side-effects regressed spontaneously. No statistically significant differences were found between the proportions of adverse events in the two examined groups. CONCLUSION This study supports the safety of SLIT against latex conducted in adult patients with latex-induced contact urticaria according to a 3-day build-up phase rush protocol. The proposed 3-day induction phase for latex sublingual immunotherapy should be conducted under medical supervision, although in patients with only latex-induced contact urticaria the registered adverse reactions were so slight that it could be argued that patients could start safely our tested rush protocol at home.
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- Eustachio Nettis
- Section of Allergology and Clinical Immunology - Department of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, University of Bari Medical School, Bari, Italy.
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Inal MT, Memis D, Top H, Bahar M, Celik E, Sikar EY, Kement B. Late-onset pulmonary edema and disseminated intravascular coagulation due to latex anaphylaxis. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2010; 34:394-6. [PMID: 19768491 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-009-9412-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2009] [Accepted: 08/20/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anaphylaxis after the administration of tissue expanders has been reported. Late onset hypotension, thrombocytopenia, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and pulmonary edema due to the tissue expanders have not been reported. METHODS In this case report, late onset hypotension, thrombocytopenia, disseminated intravascular coagulation and pulmonary edema due to the administration of tissue expanders were described. RESULTS The authors report a 16-year-old girl with burn scar deformities scheduled for reconstruction of the scar contractures with insertion of tissue expanders in which the administration of latex tissue expanders was associated with late onset hypotension, thrombocytopenia, disseminated intravascular coagulation and pulmonary edema. Skin tests performed for latex demonstrated strong positive weal and flare reactions. CONCLUSION Late onset anaphylactic reactions due to latex tissue expanders, an unusual unpredictable adverse reaction, must be kept in mind. Early recognition and proper emergent treatment are essential to reversing this complication.
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- Mehmet Turan Inal
- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University, 22030, Edirne, Turkey.
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Bains SN, Hamilton RG, Abouhassan S, Lang D, Han Y, Hsieh FH. Identification of clinically relevant cross-sensitization between Soliadgo virgaurea (goldenrod) and Hevea brasiliensis (natural rubber latex). J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2010; 20:331-339. [PMID: 20815311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Solidago virgaurea (goldenrod) is a perennial weed from which no allergens have been identified. A high latex content in its leaves has been reported. Although not an airborne allergen, it may be an important occupational sensitizer. OBJECTIVE To identify allergenic proteins in goldenrod and to determine whether they cross-react with Hevea brasiliensis latex. METHODS Potential cross-reactive allergens in latex and goldenrod were investigated by immunoblot inhibition and ImmunoCAP inhibition analyses using serum from patients with clinically evident goldenrod and/or latex allergy. Cross reactivity between latex allergens and goldenrod proteins was studied using recombinant Hev b 1, 3, 4, 5, 6.01, 6.02, 8, 9, or 11 in ImmunoCAP inhibition analyses. RESULTS Immunoglobulin (Ig) E antibodies from individuals with goldenrod allergy bound extracted goldenrod proteins ranging from 20 kDa to 130 kDa in Western blots. Evidence for latex and goldenrod cross reactivity was identified by ImmunoCAP and immunoblot inhibition experiments using serum from patients with strongly positive concomitant latex and goldenrod-specific IgE antibody responses. Observed latex-goldenrod cross reactivity could not be ascribed to any of the recombinant major latex allergens evaluated. CONCLUSIONS H brasiliensis latex and goldenrod contain cross-reactive and unique allergenic proteins. Exposure to goldenrod may sensitize patients to latex and vice versa.
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- S N Bains
- Department of Allergy and Immunology, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Sharda M, Jain L, Baheti D, Goyal SK. Food allergy--"papaya: pear or pain". J Assoc Physicians India 2010; 58:56-57. [PMID: 20649105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Ott H, Schröder C, Raulf-Heimsoth M, Mahler V, Ocklenburg C, Merk HF, Baron JM. Microarrays of recombinant Hevea brasiliensis proteins: a novel tool for the component-resolved diagnosis of natural rubber latex allergy. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2010; 20:129-138. [PMID: 20461967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Component-resolved diagnosis using microarray technology has recently been introduced in clinical allergology, but its applicability in patients with natural rubber latex (NRL) allergy has not been investigated. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the utility of microarray-based immunoglobulin (Ig) E detection in the diagnostic workup of NRL allergy and to compare this new diagnostic tool with established methods of NRL-specific IgE detection. METHODS We investigated 52 adults with immediate-type NRL allergy and 50 control patients. Determination of specific serum IgE against 8 recombinant Hevea brasiliensis allergen components was performed using a customized allergen microarray and a conventional fluorescence enzyme immunoassay (FEIA). RESULTS The panel of microarrayed allergen components was shown to represent a comprehensive repertoire of clinically relevant NRL proteins. NRL-specific IgE recognition patterns and sensitization rates determined by microarray analysis were similar to those obtained by conventional FEIA. The diagnostic sensitivity rates of combined single-component data were not significantly different for the respective recombinant test system, whereas the sensitivity level of extract-based FEIA analysis was markedly higher. CONCLUSION The current study provides evidence that microarrays of recombinant NRL allergen components are a suitable new tool for the diagnosis of NRL-specific sensitization.They show performance characteristics comparable to those of current diagnostic tests and could be indicated in small children in whom only limited blood volumes are obtainable. Further large-scale studies in unselected patient populations and in high-risk groups are warranted before the microarray can be introduced into routine management of patients with NRL allergy.
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- H Ott
- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, University Hospital Aachen, Aachen, Germany.
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Yagami A, Suzuki K, Saito H, Matsunaga K. Hev B 6.02 is the most important allergen in health care workers sensitized occupationally by natural rubber latex gloves. Allergol Int 2009; 58:347-55. [PMID: 19454841 DOI: 10.2332/allergolint.08-oa-0046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2008] [Accepted: 01/08/2009] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Natural rubber latex (NRL) allergy is a common occupational disease in health care workers (HCW). However, few reports have compared the major allergen of HCWs to those in gloves that are routinely used in the hospital. The aim of this study was to evaluate the major NRL allergens in gloves used by HCWs. METHODS We studied 20 HCWs who were suspected to have latex allergy (LA). We performed a skin prick test (SPT) using NRL allergens. Serological testing was performed using the ImmunoCAPTM. The total amount of protein and the antigenic protein concentrations extracted from NRL gloves were measured. Four different types of FITkitTM were used to measure the concentrations of Hev b 1, 3, 5, and 6.02 in the gloves. RESULTS A SPT using NRL extract identified 14 cases with positive reactions. The sensitivity and specificity of the SPT scores to the NRL glove extract were 100%. The sensitivity of latex specific IgE was 100% but the specificity was 14.2%. The sensitivity and specificity of rHev b 6.02 specific IgE were 100% in the LA group. The total amounts of protein from the medical gloves for surgery and examination were 265 microg/g and 95 microg/g, respectively. The antigenic protein concentrations in the gloves were 24.9 microg/g and 1.0 microg/g, respectively. The total amounts of the specific four allergens in the NRL gloves were 2.18 microg/g and 0.45 microg/g, respectively. CONCLUSIONS We concluded that the main allergen of HCWs who have been sensitized occupationally by NRL gloves was Hev b 6.02.
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- Akiko Yagami
- Department of Allergy and Immunology, National Research Institute for Child Health & Development, Tokyo, Japan.
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Green-McKenzie J, Pak VM, Crawford GH. Thiuram allergy--a potential dermal allergy among health care workers. AAOHN J 2009; 57:139-141. [PMID: 19438079 DOI: 10.3928/08910162-20090401-08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Occupational health nurses should be cognizant of the myriad exposures that can result in dermal reactions among health care workers.
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- Judith Green-McKenzie
- Division of Occupational Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, USA
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Noorani S, Richter A, Fenn M, Read G, Huissoon A, Williams P, Williams A, Krishna MT. Immediate hypersensitivity to latex in the absence of demonstrable specific immunoglobulin E. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2009; 19:419-420. [PMID: 19862947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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- S Noorani
- Department of Immunology, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
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Bernardini R, Pecora S, Milani M, Burastero SE. Natural rubber latex allergy in children: clinical and immunological effects of 3-years sublingual immunotherapy. Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol 2008; 40:142-147. [PMID: 19227650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND We previously demonstrated that one year of sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) with natural rubber latex (NRL) was safe and efficacious in paediatric patients with NRL allergy. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We studied 12 NRL-allergic children (age 4-15), previously assigned to the treated arm of a double-blind placebo controlled study, who received a commercial latex SLIT for three years. Adverse reactions were monitored. The primary end-point was the NRL glove-use test. As secondary end-points, skin prick test with NRL and NRL serum specific IgE were used. MAIN OUTCOMES MEASURES No SLIT-related side effects were observed. A significant reduction of the glove-use score was observed after one-year treatment (5.1 +/- 4.2 vs. 14.8 +/- 5.7, p=0.0031). This parameter was further reduced in the second year since SLIT start (2.0 +/- 2.7, p=000007). After 3 years of SLIT all patients had a negative glove-use test (p<0.0001). Baseline wheal areas of skin prick test (6.8 +/- 2.5 mm2) were significantly reduced after 2 (5.3 +/- 1.8 mm2) and 3 years (4.0 +/- 1.8 mm2) of SLIT (p=0.039 and 0.027, respectively). Baseline values of serum specific IgE (23 +/- 34 KU/l) were significantly reduced after 3 years since SLIT start (6.4 +/- 5.0, p=0.0371). CONCLUSIONS Three years of latex SLIT is safe and consolidates the efficacy previously observed after one year of treatment in paediatric patients.
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- R Bernardini
- Paediatric Allergy and Pneumology Centre, Anna Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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Pedraza-Escalona M, Becerril-Luján B, Agundis C, Domínguez-Ramírez L, Pereyra A, Riaño-Umbarila L, Rodríguez-Romero A. Analysis of B-cell epitopes from the allergen Hev b 6.02 revealed by using blocking antibodies. Mol Immunol 2008; 46:668-76. [PMID: 18930549 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2008.08.282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2008] [Accepted: 08/27/2008] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Hev b 6.02 (hevein), identified as a major allergen from natural rubber latex (NRL), is involved in the latex-fruit syndrome and also acts as a pathogenesis defense-related protein. Its 3D structure has been solved at high resolution, and its linear epitopes have already been reported. However, information about conformational epitopes is still controversial, even though it is relevant for an accurate diagnosis and treatment, as well as for the study of allergen-antibody molecular interactions. We sought to analyze the B-cell epitopes of Hev b 6.02 at a molecular and structural level, using specific recombinant antibodies. We obtained a murine monoclonal antibody (mAb 6E7) and three human single chain fragments (scFvs A6, H8, and G7) anti-Hev b 6.02 that were able to compete for hevein binding with serum IgEs from latex allergic patients. In vitro assays showed that the mAb 6E7 and scFv H8 recognized the area of Hev b 6.02 where the aromatic residues are exposed; while the scFv G7 defined the amino and carboxy-terminal regions that lie close to each other, as a different epitope. The structural modeling of the Hev b 6.02-scFv H8 and Hev b 6.02-scFv G7 complexes revealed the putative regions of two conformational epitopes. In one of these, the aromatic residues, as well as polar side chains are important for the interaction, suggesting that they are part of a dominant conformational epitope also presented on the Hev b 6.02-IgE interactions. Antibodies recognizing this important allergen have potential to be used to diagnose and ultimately treat latex allergy.
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- Martha Pedraza-Escalona
- Instituto de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Exterior, Cd. Universitaria, Coyoacán, México, D.F. 04510, Mexico
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Mengumpun K, Tayapiwatana C, Hamilton RG, Sangsupawanich P, Wititsuwannakul R. Hydrophobic allergens from the bottom fraction membrane of Hevea brasiliensis. Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol 2008; 26:129-136. [PMID: 19054931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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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 samples. The first group included 170 samples of latex glove factory workers (LGWs); group 2 consisted of the sera of 35 health care workers (HCWs) who were repeatedly exposed to powdered latex gloves; groups 3 and 4 were 31 positive and 22 negative sera, respectively, obtained from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA, tested for IgE to latex allergen. It was found that 56/170 (33%), 5/35 (14%), 11/31 (35.5%) and 1/22 (4.5%) samples of the LGWs, HCWs, CAP+ and CAP- groups had significant IgE to the BFM proteins, respectively. However, of all subjects only one subject of group 1 had experienced allergic morbidity consisting of eczema, conjunctivitis and asthma. The IgE of this subject bound to a 55 kDa component in the rubber latex BFM preparation. Thus, this protein may be regarded as a novel, although minor, latex allergen. Further investigation is needed to characterize the component and to pinpoint its allergenic role.
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- Kesajee Mengumpun
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkhla University, Songkhla 90112, Thailand
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Bernardini R, Pucci N, Rossi ME, Lombardi E, De Martino M, Mori F, Ciprandi G, Novembre E, Marcucci F, Massai C, Azzari C, Vierucci A. Allergen specific nasal challenge to latex in children with latex allergy: clinical and immunological evaluation. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2008; 21:333-341. [PMID: 18547477 DOI: 10.1177/039463200802100210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2023] Open
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There are no data concerning the significance of allergen specific nasal challenge to latex (ASNCL) in the pediatric population and the effect of mometasone furoate nasal spray (MFNS), topic corticosteroid exerting a potent anti-inflammatory activity in children with latex allergic rhinitis. The aims of this study are: to investigate the clinical and immune pathological effects of ASNCL in children with latex allergy; to study the effects of MFNS pre-medication on the clinical and immune pathological effects of ASNCL in children with latex allergy. Thirteen children: 6 male and 7 female, mean (SD) age 9.6 (2.9) years, with latex allergy and seven children: 3 male and 4 female, mean (SD) age 9.9 (3.8) years, without latex allergy underwent ASNCL. Nasal symptoms were recorded, nasal lavage fluid was collected to measure tryptase, eosinophil cationic protein (ECP), interleukin-5, interferon-gamma levels, and spirometric test was performed for each patient without or with premedication with MFNS. ASNCL induced a clinical allergic response and increased tryptase levels only in children with latex allergy. No serious adverse events occurred after ASNCL. MFNS premedication reduced both tryptase and ECP levels only in children with latex allergy. ASNCL is a simple, reliable and useful tool to make or confirm the diagnosis of nasal symptoms due to latex; it allows us to study both clinical symptoms and local immunological changes. MFNS premedication before an ASNCL may prevent some immunological responses induced by ASNCL without clinical allergic modifications.
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- R Bernardini
- Pediatric Allergy and Pulmonology Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Florence, Anna Meyer Children's Hospital, Via Luca Giordano 13, Florence, Italy.
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Hamilton E. Itching and rashes on contact with latex among patients attending community contraceptive clinics. J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care 2008; 34:129-130. [PMID: 18413032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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- Elspeth Hamilton
- Gwent Healthcare National Health Service Trust, Department of Community Gynaecology and Sexual Health, Cwmbran, UK.
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Nucera E, Schiavino D, Sabato V, Colagiovanni A, Pecora V, Rizzi A, Aruanno A, Milani M, Pollastrini E, Patriarca G. Sublingual immunotherapy for latex allergy: tolerability and safety profile of rush build-up phase. Curr Med Res Opin 2008; 24:1147-54. [PMID: 18334054 DOI: 10.1185/030079908x291903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Sublingual immunotherapy represents an efficient therapeutic tool for the management of latex allergic patients. Local and systemic adverse reactions are reported, and risk factors for those reactions are poorly understood. The aim of this study is to compare two different rush induction protocols (2-day and 3-day) in terms of safety and tolerability and effectiveness in reaching the maintenance dose. METHODS Twenty-three outpatients (F/M = 18:5; 5-64 years of age), with latex allergy were randomly assigned to: Group 1 (2-day) and Group 2 (3-day). Adverse reactions were classified by their type and severity. RESULTS Twenty-one subjects, 10 from Group 1 and 11 from Group 2, reached the maintenance dose, 70% of them without side effects. Seven adverse events were reported in Group 1: three were local (oral itching) and spontaneously remitted; four were systemic (Grade-2: two reactions; Grade-3: two reactions) and were effectively controlled with drugs. The protocol was interrupted in two cases because of recurrent reactions. No reactions were reported in Group 2. Age, gender, atopy, specific IgE, skin prick tests and sublingual challenge did not seem to influence the risk of side effects significantly. No significant modification of skin tests and specific IgE levels were reported in both groups. The cutaneous test turned negative in 16 patients, eight from Group 1 (80%) and eight from Group 2 (73%). The remaining patients (two from Group 1 and three from Group 2) showed a reduction of latex reactivity, in terms of symptom score (MIS: 2 vs. 0.5 in Group 1, 3 vs. 1 in Group 2). CONCLUSIONS This study confirms the safety of rush induction. The 3-day protocol was better tolerated than the 2-day. Significant risk factors for the occurrence of adverse reactions were not identified. Only the type of protocol but not patient-related parameters seemed predictive of side-effects.
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- E Nucera
- Allergy Unit, Policlinico A. Gemelli - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Mazon A, Solera E, Alentado N, Oliver F, Pamies R, Caballero L, Nieto A, Dalmau J. Frequent IgE sensitization to latex, cow's milk, and egg in children with short bowel syndrome. Pediatr Allergy Immunol 2008; 19:180-3. [PMID: 17651378 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3038.2007.00591.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Children with short bowel syndrome (SBS) undergo frequent operations, so they are at risk for sensitizing to latex. There have been isolated reports of sensitization to food in these children. In a cross-sectional study, we assessed sensitization to latex, cow's milk, and egg with skin prick tests (SPT) and serum-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) in 14 children with SBS. Data were collected about the number of operations with latex devices, serum total IgE, and history of feeding with milk formula. Ten children were sensitized to latex (specific IgE median: 6.7 kU/l, range: 0.5-33). Compared with those non-sensitized, sensitized children had significantly (p < 0.05) higher levels of serum total IgE in z-units (mean rank 3.25 vs. 9.2, respectively), and more operations with latex devices (mean rank 3.75 vs. 9). Eight children were sensitized to cow's milk, one with only positive SPT, the other seven with serum-specific IgE (median: 3.5, range: 0.5-21.1 kU/l), and five to egg (specific IgE median: 0.68, range: 0.58-2.17 kU/l). Except for some isolated days with cow's milk formula, the children had been initially fed with a diet without intact cow's milk proteins. Sensitization to latex, cow's milk, and egg is very frequent in children with SBS. They should be treated in a latex-free environment since the very early stages of the disease, and should be routinely studied regarding food sensitization, as this might contribute as an added factor in the chronic diarrhea of these patients.
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- Angel Mazon
- Allergy Unit, Children's Hospital La Fe, Valencia, Spain.
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Smith AM, Bernstein D. Occupational allergens. Clin Allergy Immunol 2008; 21:261-271. [PMID: 18828510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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- Andrew M Smith
- Division of Allergy/Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Cincinnati VA Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Nowak-Wegrzyn A, Sicherer SH. Immunotherapy for food and latex allergy. Clin Allergy Immunol 2008; 21:429-446. [PMID: 18828521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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- Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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Raulf-Heimsoth M, Rihs HP, Rozynek P, Cremer R, Gaspar A, Pires G, Yeang HY, Arif SAM, Hamilton RG, Sander I, Lundberg M, Brüning T. Quantitative analysis of immunoglobulin E reactivity profiles in patients allergic or sensitized to natural rubber latex (Hevea brasiliensis). Clin Exp Allergy 2007; 37:1657-67. [PMID: 17883426 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2007.02833.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Characterized native and recombinant Hevea brasiliensis (rHev b) natural rubber latex (NRL) allergens are available to assess patient allergen sensitization profiles. OBJECTIVE Quantification of individual IgE responses to the spectrum of documented NRL allergens and evaluation of cross-reactive carbohydrate determinants (CCDs) for more definitive diagnosis. METHODS Sera of 104 healthcare workers (HCW; 51 German, 21 Portuguese, 32 American), 31 spina bifida patients (SB; 11 German, 20 Portuguese) and 10 Portuguese with multiple surgeries (MS) were analysed for allergen-specific IgE antibody (sIgE) to NRL, single Hev b allergens and CCDs with ImmunoCAP technology. RESULTS In all patient groups rHev b 5-sIgE concentrations were the most pronounced. Hev b 2, 5, 6.01 and 13 were identified as the major allergens in HCW and combined with Hev b 1 and Hev b 3 in SB. In MS Hev b 1 displayed an intermediate relevance. Different sIgE antibody levels to native Hevea brasiliensis (nHev b) 2 and rHev b 6.01 allowed discrimination of SB with clinical relevant latex allergy vs. those with latex sensitization. Sensitization profiles of German, Portuguese and American patients were equivalent. rHev b 5, 6.01 and nHev b 13 combined detected 100% of the latex-allergic HCW and 80.1% of the SB. Only 8.3% of the sera showed sIgE response to CCDs. CONCLUSIONS Hev b 1, 2, 5, 6.01 and 13 were identified as the major Hev b allergens and they should be present in standardized latex extracts and in vitro allergosorbents. CCDs are only of minor relevance in patients with clinical relevant latex allergy. Component-resolved diagnostic analyses for latex allergy set the stage for an allergen-directed immunotherapy strategy.
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- M Raulf-Heimsoth
- BGFA-Research Institute of Occupational Medicine - German Social Accident Insurance, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.
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Antico A, Pagani M, Crema A. Priming-like effect and successful desensitization after anaphylactic shock by latex sublingual immunotherapy. Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol 2007; 39:259-261. [PMID: 18237003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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The present report deals with some unusual events observed restarting allergy vaccine in a case of anaphylactic shock which occurred giving the maximum scheduled dose (25 drops) of rush sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) to latex. Restarting SLIT by usual (not rush) scheme we observed long-lasting fall of reactivity threshold. The maximum tolerable dose was reduced to 2 drops, a dose fivefold smaller than the one well tolerated during previous rush phase (10 drops). We have excluded a possible nocebo effect and proved that the reduced tolerance was real by double blind placebo-controlled challenge test. We have considered this effect in some ways similar to priming effect. SLIT was continued with two drops every day. After about twenty months we could demostrate a significant reduction of skin reactivity by end-point technique and an improved response to the controlled exposition to latex by use-tests. In the same time the tolerance to vaccine was improved to three drops. The better safety profile allowed us to restart and continue with SLIT also in the reported case of anaphlicatic shock by latex vaccine and, after about two years, to induce valuable hyposensitization. Latex SLIT is confirmed as a safe and effective method.
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- A Antico
- Azienda Ospedaliera C. Poma-MN SC di Medicina Interna ed Allergologia Ospedale Civile Asola, 46071 MN, Italy
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Lehto M, Kotovuori A, Palosuo K, Varjonen E, Lehtimäki S, Kalkkinen N, Palosuo T, Reunala T, Alenius H. Hev b 6.01 and Hev b 5 induce pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines from peripheral blood mononuclear cells in latex allergy. Clin Exp Allergy 2007; 37:133-40. [PMID: 17210051 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2006.02622.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hev b 6.01 (prohevein) and Hev b 5 [acidic natural rubber latex (NRL) protein] are major IgE-binding allergens in NRL allergy. OBJECTIVE To examine allergen-specific cytokine and chemokine responses in NRL-allergic patients. METHODS Fourteen NRL-allergic patients and 10 healthy controls participated in the study. Hev b 6.01 and Hev b 5 were purified under non-denaturating conditions by chromatographic methods. Specific IgE antibodies were measured by ELISA and proliferation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) by (3)H-thymidine incorporation assay. Allergen-specific induction of cytokine and chemokine mRNA in PBMC was measured by real-time PCR and protein levels by ELISA. Surface expression of chemokine receptors was analysed by flow cytometry. RESULTS Twelve (86%) NRL-allergic patients had positive skin prick test reactions and IgE antibodies against Hev b 6.01, but less than 30% responded to Hev b 5. Cell proliferation against Hev b 6.01, but not against Hev b 5, was significantly increased. Both allergens elicited significantly higher expression of pro-inflammatory and T-helper type 2 cytokines (TNF, IL-12p40, IL-13) and chemokines (CCL3, CCL4, CCL20) in the NRL-allergic patients than in controls. Interestingly, mRNA expression of the regulatory cytokine TGF-beta1 was reduced, whereas IL-10 expression was enhanced after allergen stimulations in patients with NRL allergy. Finally, the NRL-allergic patients showed increased CCR4 expression on CD3(+)CD8(-) T cells and decreased CXCR3 expression on CD3(+)CD8(+) T cells. CONCLUSION Allergen-specific induction of cytokines and chemokines in PBMC and chemokine receptor expression on circulating T cells may contribute to the pathogenesis of NRL allergy.
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- Unit of Excellence for Immunotoxicology, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland.
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Palosuo T, Lehto M, Kotovuori A, Kalkkinen N, Blanco C, Poza P, Carrillo T, Hamilton RG, Alenius H, Reunala T, Turjanmaa K. Latex allergy: low prevalence of immunoglobulin E to highly purified proteins Hev b 2 and Hev b 13. Clin Exp Allergy 2007; 37:1502-11. [PMID: 17850383 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2007.02810.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hevea brasiliensis (Hev b) 2 and Hev b 13 have recently been identified as major latex allergens by detecting specific IgE antibodies in >50% of sera from Hev b latex-allergic individuals. OBJECTIVE We assessed the prevalence rates for sensitization to extensively purified latex allergens in patients from three diverse geographical areas. METHODS Native Hev b 2, Hev b 5, Hev b 6.01 and Hev b 13 were purified by non-denaturating chromatography and were used in ELISAs to assess sera from 215 latex-allergic patients and 172 atopic non-sensitized controls from Finland, Spain and the United States to detect allergen-specific IgE antibodies. RESULTS Unexpectedly, even highly purified Hev b 13 contained epitope(s) to which Hev b 6-specific human IgE antibodies bound effectively. Further purification, however, reduced the prevalence of IgE antibody reactivity to low levels: 15%, 5% and 11% for Hev b 2, and 18%, 30% and 27% for Hev b 13 among latex-allergic Finnish, Spanish and American patients, respectively. Interestingly, Finnish patients had a lower prevalence of Hev b 5-specific IgE antibody (28%) as compared with Spanish (49%) and American (71%) patients. The prevalence of Hev b 6.01-specific IgE reactivity was uniformly >50% in all three populations. CONCLUSION Neither Hev b 2 nor Hev b 13 appear to be major latex allergens when evaluated in serological assays using highly purified allergens. The reason(s) for the observed differences in published sensitization rates in various geographic regions requires further study. The purity of the allergen preparations has a marked impact on the accuracy of latex-specific IgE antibody detection in epidemiological studies and in the serological diagnosis of latex allergy.
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- T Palosuo
- Laboratory of Immunobiology, National Public Health Institute, Helsinki, Finland.
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Smith AM, Amin HS, Biagini RE, Hamilton RG, Arif SAM, Yeang HY, Bernstein DI. Percutaneous reactivity to natural rubber latex proteins persists in health-care workers following avoidance of natural rubber latex. Clin Exp Allergy 2007; 37:1349-56. [PMID: 17845416 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2007.02787.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Long-term avoidance of natural rubber latex [Hevea brasiliensis (Hev b)] is currently recommended for health-care workers (HCWs) with established natural rubber latex (NRL) allergy. Percutaneous sensitivity to eight Hev b NRL allergens was evaluated in HCWs in 2000. To date, no studies have evaluated the longitudinal effects of NRL avoidance on percutaneous sensitivity to NRL allergens. OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were to evaluate changes in percutaneous reactivity to non-ammoniated latex (NAL) and NRL allergens in HCWs 5 years after a recommendation to avoid NRL and to evaluate factors that predict the persistence of in vivo sensitivity to NAL and NRL allergens. METHODS Skin prick testing was performed with NAL, seven NRL allergens (Hev b 1, 2, 3, 4, 6.01, 7.01, and 13), and recombinant Hev b 5 (rHev b 5) in 34 HCWs who were initially evaluated in 2000 for occupationally related NRL allergy. Serial 10-fold dilutions of NAL and NRL allergens were employed in skin testing. Sera from the HCWs were assayed for latex and enhanced latex (rHev b 5-enriched allergosorbent)-specific IgE antibodies using the ImmunoCAP assay. RESULTS The prevalence of work-related symptoms significantly decreased between 2000 and 2005 with avoidance of NRL (P<0.05). A >/=100-fold reduction in percutaneous sensitivity to Hev b 2 and Hev b 7 was less likely in those with prior history of systemic reactions to NRL (P=0.0053), reported history of reaction to cross-reactive foods (P=0.014), continued local reactions to NRL gloves (P<0.0001), or high NRL glove exposure since the initial study (P=0.0075). The diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of the latex-specific IgE serology was 54% and 87.5%, respectively, in comparison with NAL skin tests. The addition of rHev b 5 to the ImmunoCAP (enhanced latex) allergosorbent altered the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of the ImmunoCAP to 77% and 75%, respectively. CONCLUSION While symptoms may resolve quickly with NRL avoidance therapy, detectable IgE indicating continued sensitization remains beyond 5 years, and thus continued avoidance of NRL should be recommended.
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- A M Smith
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy/Immunology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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Ventura MT, Di Leo E, Buquicchio R, Foti C, Arsieni A. Is black henna responsible for asthma and cross reactivity with latex? J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2007; 21:714-5. [PMID: 17448010 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2006.02011.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Feng C, Wang H. Natural rubber latex allergy among health care workers. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2007; 119:1561; author reply 1561. [PMID: 17399773 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2006.11.703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2006] [Accepted: 11/30/2006] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Mahler V, Gutgesell C, Valenta R, Fuchs T. Natural rubber latex and hymenoptera venoms share ImmunoglobinE-epitopes accounting for cross-reactive carbohydrate determinants. Clin Exp Allergy 2007; 36:1446-56. [PMID: 17083355 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2006.02587.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Epidemiological data on the prevalence and risk factors of latex sensitization have suggested a significant association between latex sensitization and the presence of one or more positive skin prick test responses to aeroallergens, food allergens and to one or more insect venoms. Xylose and core 3-fucose are typical complex glycans in plants and are foreign to mammals. Plant N-glycans and insect N-glycans may cross-react in humans. OBJECTIVE The aim of our study was to investigate whether there are cross-reactive IgE-binding structures in natural rubber latex (NRL) and hymenoptera venoms and to examine their nature. METHODS Hundred and twenty-five consecutive patients with insect venom allergy were screened for coincidental latex-specific IgE. IgE-binding components in the venoms from Apis mellifera and/or vespula species and in NRL extracts were characterized by IgE-immunoblotting to the natural allergen sources and determination of specific IgE to recombinant allergens. Cross-reactive components were investigated by inhibition experiments. The involvement of carbohydrates in the constitution of cross-reactive IgE-epitopes was further examined by specific IgE-binding to cross-reactive carbohydrate determinants (CCD) in bromelain and horseradish peroxidase as well as by periodate treatment. RESULTS NRL glove extracts inhibited patients' serum IgE-binding to venom allergens. Vice versa, the IgE-binding to latex glove extracts could be inhibited by pre-incubation with the insect venoms. Specific IgE-binding to recombinant latex allergens was absent, whereas the cross-reactive IgE-epitopes were sensitive to periodate treatment and specific IgE to CCD (MMXF and MUXF type) could be detected. CONCLUSION Insect venoms and NRL share IgE-binding CCD that may be responsible for positive serological test results to NRL in patients with insect venom allergy. This copositivity occurs frequently (13.6%) among venom-allergic individuals and did not elicit clinical symptoms upon contact to latex in the patients examined. In contrast, true cosensitization to insect venoms and NRL allergens can occur and may not be missed.
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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Lopata AL, Adams S, Kirstein F, Henwood N, Raulf-Heimsoth M, Jeebhay MF. Occupational allergy to latex among loom tuners in a textile factory. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2007; 144:64-8. [PMID: 17505139 DOI: 10.1159/000102616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2006] [Accepted: 12/20/2006] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Occupational allergy to latex is generally reported from occupational groups such as health care workers; however, few reports derive from other occupational settings. METHODS Two male subjects working as loom tuners in a textile manufacturing plant developed severe allergic reactions during the cutting and weaving of elastic bands, initially not suspected to contain latex constituents. Clinical evaluation and lung function tests were supplemented by skin prick testing, specific IgE evaluation and basophil activation assays with extracted elastic bands. RESULTS Both workers presented with rhinitis, episodes of tight chest and itchy eyes. Initial spirometry was normal with no significant reversibility; however, a histamine challenge test was positive in one worker. Skin prick testing to a battery of common inhalant allergens was negative; however, raised IgE levels were detected to latex using ImmunoCAP. On further testing, the specific IgE response was directed mainly to the major latex allergens rHev b 5, rHev b 6.01, rHev b 6.02 and nHev b 13. Basophils of the two workers, but not the unaffected control subjects, were strongly activated by extracts of the elastic and the cutting dust material. CONCLUSIONS Workers are at high risk of becoming sensitised to latex allergens when exposed to excessive dust produced by loom tuning machines. Latex sensitisation should therefore be considered in workers developing unexplained work-related allergic reactions (including asthma) associated with unlabelled materials in the textile industry.
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- Andreas L Lopata
- Allergy and Asthma Research Group, Division of Immunology, Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, National Health Laboratory Service, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
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Ausili E, Tabacco F, Focarelli B, Nucera E, Patriarca G, Rendeli C. Prevalence of latex allergy in spina bifida: genetic and environmental risk factors. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2007; 11:149-153. [PMID: 17970230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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AIM OF STUDY To evaluate the prevalence of latex allergy in a population of children with spina bifida (SB) and to assess the role of early exposure to latex products and others risk factors. INTRODUCTION SB is related with an higher incidence of latex allergic reactions. These patients received repeated surgical procedures, implant of latex-containing materials and catheterization. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eighty consecutive subjects affected with SB besides answering a questionnaire, underwent a skin-prick test (SPT) to latex and the determination of the specific serum IgE (RAST CAP) to latex. 40% (32/80) of the patients showed a latex sensitization with specific IgE > 0.7 kU/I but only twelve of the 32 sensitized patients (40%) suffered from clinical reactions to latex (urticaria, conjunctivitis, angioedema, rhinitis, bronchial asthma). Number of surgical procedures, but particularly early exposure to latex and familiarity for allergy are correlated with latex allergy (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION Latex allergy in SB children is multifactorial situation related with a disease-associated propensity for latex sensitization, early exposure and number of surgical procedures. Prophylactic measures to avoid the exposure, not only in the sanitary environment, through the institution of latex-safe routes and every day, prevent potentially serious allergic reactions.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Spina Bifida Centre, UCSC, Rome, Italy
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Ramos MV, Aguiar VC, Melo VMM, Mesquita RO, Silvestre PP, Oliveira JS, Oliveira RSB, Macedo NMR, Alencar NMN. Immunological and allergenic responses induced by latex fractions of Calotropis procera (Ait.) R.Br. J Ethnopharmacol 2007; 111:115-22. [PMID: 17141437 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2006.10.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2006] [Revised: 10/30/2006] [Accepted: 10/31/2006] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Immunological and allergenic responses against the latex of Calotropis procera were investigated in mice by oral and subcutaneous routes. The latex was fractionated according to water solubility and molecular size of its components. The fractions were named as non-dialyzable latex (NDL) corresponding to the major latex proteins, dialyzable latex (DL) corresponding to low molecular size substances and rubber latex (RL) which was highly insoluble in water. Anti-sera against these fractions were assayed for total IgG and IgA titration by ELISA and IgE and IgG(1) were quantified by passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) in rats and mice, respectively. None of the fractions induced antibodies level increases when mice received latex fractions by oral route and thus, did not develop allergy. Nonetheless, anti-sera of mice sensitized with NDL and RL by subcutaneous route displayed considerable immunological response while DL did not. IgG level augmented consistently against NDL and RL while IgA response was detected only to NDL. NDL and RL induced very strong PCA reactions suggesting that both fractions would contain latex substances involved in allergy. Furthermore, protein analysis of NDL and RL suggests that RL still retain residual proteins abundantly found in NDL that could explain its similar allergenic effect. No IgG(1) reaction was detected in any of the anti-sera tested. According to the results, the proteins of latex of Calotropis procera can provoke allergy by subcutaneous route. The NDL has previously shown to display anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities by intraperitoneal injection. It should be relevant to determine whether NDL could induce such activities when assayed by oral route since it was ineffective to induce allergy by this way.
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- M V Ramos
- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Campus do Pici, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, CEP, Brazil.
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Yeang HY, Hamilton RG, Bernstein DI, Arif SAM, Chow KS, Loke YH, Raulf-Heimsoth M, Wagner S, Breiteneder H, Biagini RE. Allergen concentration in natural rubber latex. Clin Exp Allergy 2007; 36:1078-86. [PMID: 16911364 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2006.02531.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hevea brasiliensis latex serum is commonly used as the in vivo and in vitro reference antigen for latex allergy diagnosis as it contains the full complement of latex allergens. OBJECTIVE This study quantifies the concentrations of the significant allergens in latex serum and examines its suitability as an antigen source in latex allergy diagnosis and immunotherapy. METHODS The serum phase was extracted from centrifuged latex that was repeatedly freeze-thawed or glycerinated. Quantitation of latex allergens was performed by two-site immunoenzymetric assays. The abundance of RNA transcripts of the latex allergens was estimated from the number of their clones in an Expressed Sequence Tags library. RESULTS The latex allergens, Hev b 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 13, were detected in freeze-thawed and glycerinated latex serum at levels ranging from 75 (Hev b 6) to 0.06 nmol/mg total proteins (Hev b 4). Hev b 6 content in the latex was up to a thousand times higher than the other seven latex allergens, depending on source and/or preparation procedure. Allergen concentration was reflected in the abundance of mRNA transcripts. When used as the antigen, latex serum may bias the outcome of latex allergy diagnostic tests towards sensitization to Hev b 6. Tests that make use of latex serum may fail to detect latex-specific IgE reactivity in subjects who are sensitized only to allergens that are present at low concentrations. CONCLUSION Latex allergy diagnostics and immunotherapy that use whole latex serum as the antigen source may not be optimal because of the marked imbalance of its constituent allergens.
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- H-Y Yeang
- Biotechnology and Strategic Research Unit, Rubber Research Institute of Malaysia, Malaysian Rubber Board, Malaysia
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