Current Status of Standardization of Inhalant Allergen Extracts in Korea
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research
;
: 196-200, 2014.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-99075
ABSTRACT
Allergy diagnosis and immunotherapy in Korea rely mostly on imported allergen extracts. However, some allergens that are not important in Western countries are not commercially available, and even the same species of allergen source often displays differences in allergenicity due to amino acid sequence polymorphisms. Therefore, it is essential to prepare allergen extracts that reflect regional characteristics. Allergen standardization has been performed since 2009 with the support of the Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Here, we summarize the current status of allergen standardization, focusing on the house dust mite and cockroach. Pollen allergens that are under investigation are also briefly described.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pollen
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Allergens
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Amino Acid Sequence
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Cockroaches
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Pyroglyphidae
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Diagnosis
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Hypersensitivity
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Immunotherapy
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Korea
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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