Polcalcine

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Panallergen (like profiline) which is responsible for multiple pollen sensitization and additionally for cross-reactions between pollen, food and latex. Polcalcines are Ca++-binding allergens . They are, as the name suggests, only expressed in pollen. Their exact biological function is not yet known. It is possible that they play an important role in pollen germination.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer