Essays about: "soybean allergy"

Found 3 essays containing the words soybean allergy.

  1. 1. Characterization of a rabbit-antiserum for detection of pea protein in foods

    University essay from Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Linnéa Lundholm; [2008]
    Keywords : rocket immunoelectrophoresis; immunodiffusion; Pisum sativum; food allergy; Western blot;

    Abstract : Food allergy is an IgE-mediated immunological disease, which affects almost 4% of the adult population and up to 6% of children. Proteins from milk, egg, peanuts, soybean, wheat, fish and nuts are the main cause of food allergies. A less common allergen is pea protein. READ MORE

  2. 2. Analysis of soybean-proteins (Glycine max) by two-dimensional electrophoresis and MALDI-TOF

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Lena Olken; [2006]
    Keywords : soybean-proteins; soybean allergy; glycinin; β-conglycinin; soybean agglutinin; trypsin inhibitor; two-dimensional electrophoresis;

    Abstract : Food allergy is a growing problem in the world today, which makes it important to find out which proteins in food that causes allergic reactions. Soybeans are one of the most common food allergens in many countries and little is known about it allergenic properties. There are about 15 known soybean-proteins that have been shown to be allergenic. READ MORE

  3. 3. Development of immunological methods and Real-Time PCR for detection of Macadamia nut (Macadamia spp.)

    University essay from Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Hanna Eliasson; [2005]
    Keywords : tree nut; allergen; nut allergy; immunodiffusion; rocket immunoelectrophoresis; immunoblotting; DNA-method; melting curve analysis;

    Abstract : A new European labeling directive (2003/89/EC) states that certain foods and products derived thereof must always be declared. Among the tree nuts specified is Macadamia nut (Macadamia spp.). During the last few years, cases of IgE-allergic reactions, even severe anaphylaxes, have been reported. READ MORE