Class I endochitinase containing a hevein domain is the causative allergen in latex-associated avocado allergy

Background In the medical literature immunoglobulin (Ig)E‐mediated sensitization to avocado is rarely reported. On the other hand, more than 50% of subjects having IgE‐mediated natural rubber latex allergy are sensitized to avocado fruit as demonstrated by skin‐prick testing and/or specific IgE meas...

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