Proteomics in Schematic Assessment of Food Allergenicity

Proteomics in Schematic Assessment of Food Allergenicity is a scientific reference tool for the systemic analysis allergens, including common allergens, acute urticaria, allergic rhinitis, asthma and food allergies. The book provides information on structural proteomics and its implication in protein allergenicity assessment and structures of allergenic proteins to explore the mechanistic basis of allergies. This reference offers existing structural data on allergenic proteins for understanding allergenic determinants to foster further research and assessment to improve and expand upon existing research data. This is a practical guide of methodology to assess allergen identification, its route of entry and the human allergic immune response.

The book includes a variety of allergens such as tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, milk, eggs, fish as well as other common allergies such as pollens (ragweed, timothy, birch), and dust mite feces.

• Includes a thorough discussion on protein allergenicity and novel methods of assessment
• Provides the latest research data, including genetically modified foods
• Presents thorough studies on the large number of protein allergens from diverse sources to identify commonalities