Galactose-α-1,3-Galactose: Atypical Food Allergen or Model IgE Hypersensitivity?
Galactose-α-1,3-Galactose: Atypical Food Allergen or Model IgE Hypersensitivity?
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New York: Springer US
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English
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Galactose-α-1,3-galactose (α-gal) is a carbohydrate allergen with several unique characteristics. In this article, we discuss some recent advances in our understanding of the ‘alpha-gal syndrome,’ highlight data supporting the role of ticks in pathogenesis, and speculate on immune mechanisms that lead to sensitization.
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Galactose-α-1,3-Galactose: Atypical Food Allergen or Model IgE Hypersensitivity?
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_6028928
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_6028928
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1529-7322
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1534-6315
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10.1007/s11882-017-0672-7
