Molecular Allergy Diagnostics

Part I. Protein Families and Relationships

1. Introduction to Molecular Allergology: Protein Families, Databases, and Potential Benefits
J. Kleine-Tebbe, M. Ollert, C. Radauer, T. Jakob

2. Bet v 1 and its Homologs: Triggers of Tree-Pollen Allergy and Birch Pollen-Associated Cross-Reactions
J. Kleine-Tebbe, B. K. Ballmer-Weber, H. Breiteneder, S. Vieths

3. The Concept of Pollen Panallergens: Profilins and Polcalcins
M. Wallner, F. Ferreira, H. Hofer, M. Hauser, V. Mahler, J. Kleine-Tebbe

4. Stable Plant Food Allergens I: Lipid-Transfer Proteins
A. Petersen, J. Kleine-Tebbe, S. Scheurer

5. Stable Plant Food Allergens II: Storage Proteins
C. Radauer, J. Kleine-Tebbe, K. Beyer

6. Cross-Reactive Carbohydrate Determinants: Diagnostic and Clinical Relevance
U. Jappe, M. Raulf

Part II. Test Systems, Singleplex Analysis and Multiplex Analysis

7. Molecular Allergy Diagnostics Using IgE Singleplex Assays: Methodological and Practical Considerations
J. Kleine-Tebbe, T. Jakob, R. G. Hamilton

8. Spiking with Recombinant Individual Allergens for Improvement of Allergen Extracts
J. Huss-Marp, M. Raulf, T. Jakob

9. Molecular Allergy Diagnostics Using Multiplex Assays
T. Jakob, P. Forstenlechner, P. M. Matricardi, J. Kleine-Tebbe

Part III. Marker Allergens

10. Marker Allergens and Panallergens in Tree and Grass Pollen Allergy
K. Gangl, V. Niederberger, J. M. Davies, R. Valenta, A. Nandy

11. Marker Allergens of Weed Pollen: Basic Considerations and Diagnostic Benefits in Routine Clinical Practice
G. Gadermaier, T. Stemeseder, W. Hemmer, T. Hawranek

12. Molecular Diagnostics for Peanut Allergy
L. Lange, K. Beyer, J. Kleine-Tebbe

13. Molecular Diagnostics for Tree Nut Allergy
L. Lange, K. Beyer, J. Kleine-Tebbe

14. Molecular Diagnostics of Allergy to Fruits and Vegetables
B. K. Ballmer-Weber, K. Hoffmann-Sommergruber

15. Cow’s Milk and Hen’s Egg Allergy: What Do Molecular-Based Allergy Diagnostics Have to Offer?
I. Reese, L. Lange

16. Molecular and Extract-Based Diagnostics in Meat Allergy
C. Hilger, W. Hemmer, I. Swoboda, M. Morisset, J. Fischer, A. Tripathi, T. Platts-Mills, T. Biedermann

17. Molecular Diagnostics in Food-Dependent Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis
S. C. Hofmann, T. Jakob

18. Benefits and Limitations of Recombinant Allergens in Diagnostics of Insect Venom Allergy
T. Jakob, S. Blank, E. Spillner

19. Molecular Diagnostics in Allergy to Mammals
C. Hilger, J. Kleine-Tebbe, M. Hage

20. Extract-Based and Molecular Diagnostics in Fish Allergy
A. Kuehn, C. Radauer, A. L. Lopata, J. Kleine-Tebbe, I. Swoboda

21. Allergens and Molecular Diagnostics of Shellfish Allergy
A. L. Lopata, J. Kleine-Tebbe, S. D. Kamath

22. Allergens, Diagnostics, and Therapeutic Aspects in House Dust Mite Allergy
S. Vrtala, S. Kull, J. Kleine-Tebbe

23. Cockroach, Tick, Storage Mite, and Other Arthropod Allergies: Molecular Aspects
C. Hilger, A. Kuehn, M. Raulf, A. Pomés, T. Jakob

24. Mold Allergens and Their Importance in Molecular Allergy Diagnosis
S. Kespohl, M. Raulf

25. Latex Allergens: Source of Sensitization and Single Allergens
M. Raulf, H.-P. Rihs

Part IV. Designer Allergens, Hypoallergens and Fusion Allergens

26. Recombinant Allergens in Specific Immunotherapy
A. Nandy, P. S. Creticos, D. Häfner

27. Definition and Design of Hypoallergenic Foods
V. Mahler, R. E. Goodman

Keywords: Medicine & Public Health, Allergology, Dermatology, Pediatrics, Otorhinolaryngology, Pneumology/Respiratory System, General Practice / Family Medicine