Limited cross reactivity among arginine kinase allergens from mealworm and cricket edible insects.
Food Chem
; 276: 714-718, 2019 Mar 15.
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ABSTRACT
Insects are seen as a solution to the increasing demand for protein sources for food. However, entomophagy has unfortunately been linked to allergic reactions in Europe with people with professional contacts. As mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) and crickets (Acheta domesticus) have recently become commercially available (both whole or in food formulation) in several European countries, this research assessed the cross allergenicity of arginine kinase (AK). Based on the collection of sera from a entomology laboratory staff, oven cooked insects but also purified AK fractions were tested. Immunoblotting against the protein extracts revealed different Immunoglobulin E reactivity of sera according to the insect target species two bands (40 and 14â¯kDa) for crickets and a pattern including light responses at 17, 25 and 37â¯kDa for mealworms. Focusing on AK, low specific allergenicity was here illustrated and discussed in relation to the development of a safe edible insect consumption by humans.
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Assunto principal:
Arginina Quinase
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Tenebrio
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Gryllidae
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Alérgenos
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Proteínas de Insetos
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Adult
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
Food Chem
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article