New biomolecular tools for aerobiological monitoring: Identification of major allergenic Poaceae species through fast real-time PCR.

ABSTRACT: Grasses (Poaceae) are very common plants, which are widespread in all environments and urban areas. Despite their economical importance, they can represent a problem to humans due to their abundant production of allergenic pollen. Detailed information about the pollen season for these species is needed in order to plan adequate therapies and to warn allergic people about the risks they take in certain areas at certain moments. Moreover, precise identification of the causative species and their allergens is necessary when the patient is treated with allergen-specific immunotherapy. The intrafamily morphological similarity of grass pollen grains makes it impossible to distinguish which particular species is present in the atmosphere at a given moment. This study aimed at developing new biomo

SUBMITTER: Ghitarrini S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5916283 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature