Recognition of T Cell Epitopes Unique to Cha o 2, the Major Allergen in Japanese Cypress Pollen, in Allergic Patients Cross-Reactive to Japanese Cedar and Japanese Cypress Pollen

Abstract

Eleven T cell epitopes that were identified are unique to Cha o 2. Cha o 2 is a putative aeroallergen that can potentially sensitize human T cells. We concluded that generation of T cells specific to Cha o 2 in allergic patients acts as one of the causes of continuous allergic symptoms in April.