Galactose-α-1,3-galactose syndrome: an Italian survey

Galactose-α-1,3-galactose-specific IgE is associated with anaphylaxis but not asthma.

RATIONALE IgE antibodies to the mammalian oligosaccharide galactose-α-1,3-galactose (α-gal) are common in the southeastern United States. These antibodies, which are induced by ectoparasitic ticks, can give rise to positive skin tests or serum assays with cat extract. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the relationship between IgE antibodies to α-gal and asthma, and compare this with the relationship bet...

Immunoproteomics of processed beef proteins reveal novel galactose-α-1,3-galactose-containing allergens.

BACKGROUND Red meat allergy presents a novel form of food allergy with severe delayed allergic reactions where IgE antibodies are directed against the carbohydrate α-Gal epitope. Food preparation and processing can influence the allergenicity of proteins. The aim of this study was to characterize the proteomic profile of different beef preparations and to investigate their α-Gal reactivity and ...

Galactose-α-1,3-galactose and delayed anaphylaxis, angioedema, and urticaria in children.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Despite a thorough history and comprehensive testing, many children who present with recurrent symptoms consistent with allergic reactions elude diagnosis. Recent research has identified a novel cause for "idiopathic" allergic reactions; immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody specific for the carbohydrate galactose-α-1,3-galactose (α-Gal) has been associated with delayed urtic...

Galactose-α-1,3-Galactose Allergy Is Not a Hitherto Unrecognized Cause of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria.

BACKGROUND Tick bite-induced galactose-α-1,3-galactose (α-Gal) IgE and subsequent ingestion of red meat may cause delayed severe allergic reactions including urticaria, gastrointestinal symptoms or anaphylaxis. We tested the hypothesis that increased levels of IgE to α-Gal due to tick bites and the subsequent ingestion of red meat or meat products may possibly be an un(der)recognized cause of c...

Delayed mammalian meat-induced anaphylaxis due to galactose-α-1,3-galactose in 5 European patients.