Nuts

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Nuts

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

The term "nuts" covers a variety of fruits that belong to different botanical genera. The allergologically relevant nuts include:

Nuts(hazelnut, walnut, macadamia nut, pecan nut)
Stone fruits(almond, pistachio, cashew)
Capsule fruits(Brazil nut)

General informationThis section has been translated automatically.

Regardless of the different botanical classifications, there are serological and clinical relationships (cross-reactions) between the individual nuts in allergological sciht. They are based on conserved plant allergen families found in most fruits. The following allergen families are the most commonly affected:

PR-10 proteins (pathogenesis-related proteins)
Lipid transfer proteins
Profiline
Oleosins

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

Burney PG et al (2014) The prevalence and distribution of food sensitization in European adults. Allergy 69:365-371.

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles