Proteomic analysis of Parietaria judaica pollen and allergen profiling by an immunoproteomic approach

Biotechnol Lett. 2010 Apr;32(4):565-70. doi: 10.1007/s10529-009-0180-5. Epub 2009 Dec 2.

Abstract

Parietaria judaica pollen is a common cause of airway allergic disease in the Mediterranean area. Proteome analysis of mature Parietaria judaica pollen by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2-DE) and mass spectrometry has established the first reference proteome map of this weed. Proteins involved in a variety of cellular functions as well as the occurrence of allergens were detected. By using 2-DE and immunoblotting with sera from Parietaria judaica allergic patients we obtained a more detailed characterization of Parietaria judaica allergen profile so to improve our comprehension of the pathogenesis of pollen-induced allergic reaction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, Plant / chemistry*
  • Antigens, Plant / immunology
  • Antigens, Plant / metabolism
  • Chromatography, Liquid
  • Electrophoresis, Gel, Two-Dimensional
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin E / blood
  • Immunoglobulin E / immunology
  • Immunoglobulin E / metabolism
  • Parietaria / chemistry*
  • Parietaria / immunology
  • Plant Proteins / chemistry
  • Plant Proteins / immunology
  • Plant Proteins / metabolism*
  • Pollen / chemistry*
  • Pollen / immunology
  • Proteome / analysis*
  • Proteomics / methods*
  • Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Substances

  • Antigens, Plant
  • Plant Proteins
  • Proteome
  • Immunoglobulin E