Bet v 1‐independent sensitization to major allergens in Fagales pollen: Evidence at the T‐cell level

In birch‐dominated areas, allergies to pollen from trees of the order Fagales are considered to be initiated by the major birch pollen allergen Bet v 1. However, the sensitizing activity of Bet v 1‐homologs in Fagales pollen might be underestimated. Allergen‐specific T‐cells are crucial in the sensitization process. The T‐cell response to major allergens from alder, hazel, oak, hornbeam, chestnut, beech, and chestnut pollen has not yet been analyzed. Here, we characterized the cellular cross‐reactivity of major allergens in Fagales pollen with Bet v 1.

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