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Allergenic Characterization of a Novel Allergen, Homologous to Chymotrypsin, from German Cockroach
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research ; : 283-289, 2015.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-85013
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

Cockroach feces are known to be rich in IgE-reactive components. Various protease allergens were identified by proteomic analysis of German cockroach fecal extract in a previous study. In this study, we characterized a novel allergen, a chymotrypsin-like serine protease.

METHODS:

A cDNA sequence homologous to chymotrypsin was obtained by analysis of German cockroach expressed sequence tag (EST) clones. The recombinant chymotrypsins from the German cockroach and house dust mite (Der f 6) were expressed in Escherichia coli using the pEXP5NT/TOPO vector system, and their allergenicity was investigated by ELISA.

RESULTS:

The deduced amino acid sequence of German cockroach chymotrypsin showed 32.7 to 43.1% identity with mite group 3 (trypsin) and group 6 (chymotrypsin) allergens. Sera from 8 of 28 German cockroach allergy subjects (28.6%) showed IgE binding to the recombinant protein. IgE binding to the recombinant cockroach chymotrypsin was inhibited by house dust mite chymotrypsin Der f 6, while it minimally inhibited the German cockroach whole body extract.

CONCLUSIONS:

A novel allergen homologous to chymotrypsin was identified from the German cockroach and was cross-reactive with Der f 6.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Immunoglobulin E / Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / Allergens / Chymotrypsin / Amino Acid Sequence / Clone Cells / Sequence Homology / Cockroaches / DNA, Complementary / Blattellidae Language: English Journal: Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research Year: 2015 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Immunoglobulin E / Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / Allergens / Chymotrypsin / Amino Acid Sequence / Clone Cells / Sequence Homology / Cockroaches / DNA, Complementary / Blattellidae Language: English Journal: Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research Year: 2015 Type: Article