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Role of recombinant parvalbumin Gad c 1 in the diagnosis and prognosis of fish allergy
Carvalho, Sara Patrícia Abreu; Marcelino, J; Duarte, MF Cabral; Costa, C; Barbosa, MA; Santos, MC Pereira Dos.
Affiliation
  • Carvalho, Sara Patrícia Abreu; Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte. Hospital Santa Maria. Imunoallergology Department. Lisbon. Portugal
  • Marcelino, J; Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte. Hospital Santa Maria. Imunoallergology Department. Lisbon. Portugal
  • Duarte, MF Cabral; Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte. Hospital Santa Maria. Imunoallergology Department. Lisbon. Portugal
  • Costa, C; Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte. Hospital Santa Maria. Imunoallergology Department. Lisbon. Portugal
  • Barbosa, MA; Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte. Hospital Santa Maria. Imunoallergology Department. Lisbon. Portugal
  • Santos, MC Pereira Dos; Universidade de Lisboa. Faculdade de Medicina. Lisbon. Portugal
J. investig. allergol. clin. immunol ; 30(5): 340-345, 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-200762
Responsible library: ES1.1
Localization: BNCS
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The prevalence of fish allergy has increased in recent years. The parvalbumin Gad c 1 is a major cod allergen that is used as a follow-up marker in patients with fish allergy.

OBJECTIVES:

To determine the clinical and laboratory characteristics of a population of patients with fish allergy. To analyze the role of the specific IgE (sIgE) of recombinant Gad c 1 (rGad c 1) and skin prick tests (SPTs) in confirming the acquisition of tolerance to fish.

METHODS:

We performed a retrospective study of patients with fish allergy from July 1, 2005 to December 31, 2016. The population was characterized according to demographic data, species of fish associated with allergic reactions, and symptoms. The SPT wheal diameter and sIgE for fish and rGad c 1 were evaluated before acquisition of tolerance (T0) and afterwards (T1).

RESULTS:

The study population comprised 81 patients (68% male). Most reactions were triggered by hake (51%), mackerel (30%), and cod (26%). The most frequent manifestations were urticaria/angioedema (72%), gastrointestinal symptoms (35%), and eczema (33%); 42% of patients experienced anaphylaxis. At T0, the average sIgE values were as follows cod, 32.2 kUA/L; sardine, 18.4 kUA/L; hake, 17.5 kUA/L; salmon, 13.9 kUA/L; tuna, 4.5 kUA/L; and rGad c 1, 22.9 kUA/L. In patients who acquired tolerance to at least 1 fish species (n=60; 74%), the mean value of rGad c 1 at T1 (5.1 kUA/L) was significantly lower than at T0 (16.8 kUA/L) (P=.001). Significant values were also recorded for the average diameter of the SPT wheal and the evaluations at T0 and T1 for hake (9.42 mm/3.79 mm) and salmon (7.8 mm/2.8 mm) (P=.002 and P=.026, respectively).

CONCLUSION:

The decrease in sIgE to rGad c 1 and the mean wheal diameter of SPT for hake and salmon can be used as markers of prognosis in the acquisition of tolerance by fish-allergic patients
RESUMEN
ANTECEDENTES La prevalencia de alergia al pescado ha aumentado en los últimos años. Gad c 1 es una parvalbúmina y un importante alérgeno del bacalao, utilizado como marcador de seguimiento en pacientes con alergia a pescado.

OBJETIVOS:

Caracterización clínica y de laboratorio de una población de pacientes con alergia a pescados. Analizar la contribución de la IgE específica (sIgE) a parvalbúmina recombinante (rGad c 1) y las pruebas cutáneas (SPT) para confirmar la aparición de tolerancia al pescado.

MÉTODOS:

Estudio retrospectivo de pacientes con alergia a pescados, desde julio de 2005 hasta diciembre de 2016. Se recogieron datos demográficos, reacciones alérgicas y síntomas con los pescados; el diámetro total de la SPT y el valor de la IgE a rGad c 1 antes (T0) y después de la adquisición de tolerancia (T1).

RESULTADOS:

Se evaluaron 81 pacientes (68% hombres). La merluza (51%), caballa (30%) y bacalao (26%) desencadenaron la mayoría de las reacciones. Las manifestaciones más frecuentes fueron urticaria/angioedema (72%), síntomas gastrointestinales (35%) eccema (33%) y el 42% de los pacientes tuvieron anafilaxia. En (T0), los valores medios de sIgE fueron bacalao (32,2 kUA/L), sardina (18,4 kUA/L), merluza (17,5 kUA/L), salmón (13,9 kUA/L), atún (4,5 kUA/L) y rGad c 1 (22,9 kUA/L). En pacientes que adquirieron tolerancia a al menos una especie de pescado (n= 60; 74%), el valor medio de rGad c 1 en T1 (5,1 kUA/L) fue significativamente más bajo que T0 (16,8 kUA/L) (p= 0,001). Los valores del diámetro medio de la SPT en T0 y T1 para merluza (9,42 mm/3,79 mm) y salmón (7,8 mm/2,8 mm) también fueron significativos p= 0,002 y p= 0,026, respectivamente.

CONCLUSIÓN:

La disminución de la sIgE a rGad c 1 y el diámetro medio de la SPT para merluza y salmón se pueden utilizar como marcadores de pronóstico en la adquisición de tolerancia de alergia a pescados
Subject(s)

Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Spain Database: IBECS Main subject: Parvalbumins / Cross-Priming / Fish Products / Food Hypersensitivity Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Infant / Male Language: English Journal: J. investig. allergol. clin. immunol Year: 2020 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte/Portugal / Universidade de Lisboa/Portugal

Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Spain Database: IBECS Main subject: Parvalbumins / Cross-Priming / Fish Products / Food Hypersensitivity Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Infant / Male Language: English Journal: J. investig. allergol. clin. immunol Year: 2020 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte/Portugal / Universidade de Lisboa/Portugal
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