Table 1 Purified Latex Allergens and their Characteristics
From: Specific IgE response to purified and recombinant allergens in latex allergy
Allergen | Biochemical Function | Alternate Name | Molecular Size kDa | Significance in the Diagnosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hev b 1 | Biosynthesis of polyisoprene | Rubber elongation factor | 14.9 | SB |
Hev b 2 | Beta 1-3-glucanase defense protein | - | 35.1 | HCW |
Hev b 3 | Biosynthesis of polyisoprene | - | 22.3 | SB |
Hev b 4 | Micro helix protein | - | 50–57 | - |
Hev b 5 | Structural protein | Â | 16 | HCW |
Hev b 6 | Plant defense | Prohevein | 20 | SB/HCW |
Hev b 7 | Esterase inhibitor of polyisoprene | Patalin | 42.9 | - |
Hev b 8 | Profilin | Profilin | 13.9 | - |
Hev b 9 | Enolase | Â | 47.7 | - |
Hev b 10 | Manganese superoxide dismutase | - | 22.9 | - |
Hev b 13 | Esterase | - | 43 | HCW |