Analysis of Immunological Reactions to Foods in Birch Pollen-Allergic Patients

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2008-12-31

Study Completion Date

2010-12-31

Brief Summary

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A high number of birch pollen-allergic individuals develop hypersensitivity reactions to certain foods, e.g. apples. This food allergy is due to immunological cross-reactivity. Birch pollen-related foods contain proteins, e.g. Mal d 1 in apple, that are structurally related with the major birch pollen allergen, Bet v 1. Hence IgE antibodies and T lymphocytes specific for Bet v 1 recognize these food proteins which results in activation of the immune system and, consequently, in clinical symptoms.

In the present study the investigators intend to investigate if and how the consumption of birch pollen-related food allergens affects birch pollen allergy. In other words, the investigators are interested to analyse whether Bet v 1-related food allergens activate Bet v 1-specific memory cells and thus, contribute to the maintenance of the pollen allergy outside the pollen season. Data obtained in this study will help to clarify the immunological and clinical role of cross-reactivity between pollen and food allergies and will reveal whether avoidance of such foods should be recommended for the patients. Finally, novel approaches for diagnosis and therapy of pollen-related food allergens can be developed.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Allergic Rhinitis Food Allergy

Keywords

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birch pollen pollen allergy oral allergy syndrome to apple cross reactivity bet v 1 mal d 1

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Otherwise healthy birch pollen allergic (rhinoconjunctivitis)persons
* Positive SPT and RAST to birch pollen
* Sensitized to Bet v 1

Exclusion Criteria

* Persons suffering from malignancies, autoimmune and cardiopulmonary diseases
* Anemia
* Hyper-IgE syndrome
* Treatment with ß-blockers, permanent treatment with antihistaminics, leucotriene antagonists, corticosteroids

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Responsible Party

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DIAID, Dep. of Dermatology, MUV

Principal Investigators

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Tamar Kinaciyan, Ass Prof MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Dept. of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna

Central Contacts

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Tamar Kinaciyan, Ass.Prof.MD

Role: CONTACT

Phone: +43140400

Email: [email protected]

Barbara Bohle, AssocProf Dr