Novel allergens from ancient foods: Man e 5 from manioc (<i><scp>M</scp>anihot esculenta</i><scp>C</scp>rantz) cross reacts with <scp>H</scp>ev b 5 from latex

Abstract

Man e5, the first purified allergen from manioc demonstrates IgE cross-reactivity with Hev b 5. Data suggest Hev b 5 might act as primary sensitizer and could therefore lead to allergic manifestations upon manioc consumption without prior exposition.