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Recent Advances in Research on Main Peanut Allergens and Desensitization Methods

ZHANG Ya-jun, ZHANG Hao, YANG Xuan, HAN Yong-bin   

  1. Key Laboratory of Agricultural and Animal Products Processing and Quality Control, Ministry of Agriculture,
    Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
  • Online:2014-09-15 Published:2014-09-12

Abstract:

Peanuts are one of the most dangerous food allergens. Peanut allergens can cause severe and even lethal
hypersensitivity reactions in humans. In recent years, peanut allergic reactions have attracted extensive attention worldwide
due to their potential lethality and chronicity as well as increasing incidences of peanut allergy. The mechanism of peanut
allergy and desensitization to peanut allergens have become hot research topics. Effective desensitization methods are of
great practical significance for ensuring the safety of peanut-containing foods. This paper elucidates the mechanism of
peanut allergy, main peanut allergens and existing desensitization methods.

Key words: peanut, allergen, mechanisms, desensitization

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