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Dictionary of Allergies .. Lipid-transfer protein LTP (LTP; Vit v 1).

Lipid-transfer protein LTP (LTP; Vit v 1).

One of the major allergens of grape and wine, cross-reacting with the peach major allergen [1] . Severe grape allergy presents in atopic patients who frequently react to other LTP-containing, plant-derived foods [2]..

References

1. Pastorello EA, et al. Identification of grape and wine allergens as an endochitinase 4, a lipid-transfer protein, and a thaumatin. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2003 Feb;111(2):350-9. 2. Vassilopoulou E, et al. Severe immediate allergic reactions to grapes: part of a lipid transfer protein-associated clinical syndrome. Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 2007;143(2):92-102. Epub 2007 Jan 15.

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