Table 1 Kiwi allergens, based on www.allergen.org
From: Exercise induced anaphylaxis in kiwi allergic patient: case report
Allergen | Protein family | Molecular weight |
|---|---|---|
Act d 1 | Cysteine protease (actinidin) | 30 kDa |
Act d 2 | Thaumatin-like protein | 24 kDa |
Act d 3 | 40 kDa | |
Act d 4 | Phytocystatin | 11 kDa |
Act d 5 | Kiwellin | 28 kDa |
Act d 6 | Pectin methylesterase inhibitor | 18 kDa |
Act d 7 | Pectin methylesterase | 50 kDa |
Act d 8 | PR-10, Bet v 1 family member | 17 kDa |
Act d 9 | Profilin | 14 kDa |
Act d 10 | nsLTP1 | 10 kDa |
Act d 11 | Major latex protein/ripening-related protein (MLP/RRP), Bet v 1 family member | 17 kDa |
Act d 12 | Cupin, 11S globulin | 50 Da |
Act d 13 | 2S albumin | 11 Da |