Effect of tomato variety, cultivation, climate and processing on Sola l 4, an allergen from Solanum lycopersicum.

ABSTRACT: Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are one of the most consumed vegetables worldwide. However, tomato allergies in patients suffering from birch pollen allergy occur frequently. Due to highly similar protein structures of the tomato allergen Sola l 4 and the major birch pollen allergen Bet v 1, patients cross-react with allergenic proteins from tomato as well as other fruits or vegetables. The aim of this study was to quantify Sola l 4 in various tomatoes differing in color, size and shape for identification of varieties with a reduced allergen level. Therefore, an indirect competitive ELISA using a specific polyclonal Sola l 4 antibody was developed. In addition, two varieties, both cultivated either conventionally or organically and furthermore dried with different methods, were analyzed to

SUBMITTER: Kurze E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6002116 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature