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	Allergen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		An allergen is any substance (antigen), most often eaten or inhaled, that is recognized by the immune system and causes an allergic reaction.
		Dust, pollen and pet dander are all common allergens, but it is possible to be allergic to anything from chlorine to perfume.
		An allergic reaction can be caused by any form of direct contact with the allergen - eating or drinking a food you are sensitive to (ingestion), breathing in pollen, perfume or pet dander (inhalation), or brushing your body against an allergy-causing plant (direct contact, generally resulting in hives).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Allergen (322 words)

	Allergen
		Allergen : A substance that causes an allergic reaction in individuals sensitive to it.
		Allergen: An allergen is any anitigen that causes allergy in a hypersensitive person.
		Allergens are diverse and affect different tissues and organs.
	www.mongabay.com /reference/environment/Allergen.html (485 words)

	Auckland Allergy Clinic - Cat Allergy
		An allergen is a material, which is capable of provoking an allergic reaction, such as pollen grain, dust mite or animal dander.
		Cat allergen the allergy causing material from cats - is not cat hair but a protein present in the dander and saliva of cats.
		Cat allergen is present in largest amounts in homes with cats, but has also been found in homes where cats have never been present and in offices or public spaces where animals are not allowed.
	www.allergyclinic.co.nz /guides/7.html (1202 words)

	allergen
		The previous instance of a GM project being abandoned was the transfer of a Brazil nut allergen into soya [3], and it involved a known allergen.
		Although allergen levels were considerably higher in homes with an indoor dog or cat, levels previously associated with an increased risk of allergic...
		Then your body produces antibodies to fight the allergen, and these antibodies attach to a form of blood cell (the mast cell) which is plentiful in the airways...
	www.mongabay.com /igapo/biotech/allergen.html (3559 words)

	Allergen exposure and the development of asthma -- Sporik and Platts-Mills 56 (Supplement 2): 58 -- Thorax
		Despite very strong evidence for a role for indoor allergens in asthma, there is ongoing controversy as to whether allergens play a causal role in the development of the disease.
		The role of cockroach allergy and exposure to cockroach allergen in causing morbidity among inner-city children with asthma.
		Allergen avoidance in house dust mite sensitive adult asthma.
	thorax.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/56/suppl_2/ii58 (4554 words)

	HON Allergy Glossary Immunotherapy
		When an allergen can not be avoided, allergen immunotherapy is often the only viable solution.
		IgE) that are produced in response to the allergen and are thus responsible for the allergic symptoms experienced.
		This may be via a direct effect on mast cells and eosinophils or an immunoregulatory effect mediated by specific populations of lymphocytes.
	www.hon.ch /Library/Theme/Allergy/Glossary/immunotherapy.html (297 words)

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		Excluding very common allergens is therefore often attempted; in young children, this can be cow's milk, eggs, or tree nuts and peanuts.
		Upon ingesting an allergen, the IgE reacts with its protein epitopes and release (degranulate) a number of chemicals (including histamine), which lead to oedema of the intestinal wall, loss of fluid and altered motility.
		Hyposensibilisation is the creation of immune tolerance by introducing the allergen in very small amounts and gradually increasing the dose until the immune system is "used" to the allergen.
	www.jaimemontreal.qc.ca /dxl/allergen.html (819 words)

	US FDA/CFSAN - Advice to Consumers: Food Allergen Labeling And Consumer Protection Act of 2004 Questions and Answers
		However, the eight major food allergens identified by FALCPA account for over 90 percent of all documented food allergies in the U.S. and represent the foods most likely to result in severe or life-threatening reactions.
		The first option for food manufacturers is to include the name of the food source in parenthesis following the common or usual name of the major food allergen in the list of ingredients in instances when the name of the food source of the major allergen does not appear elsewhere in the ingredient statement.
		The second option is to place the word "Contains" followed by the name of the food source from which the major food allergen is derived, immediately after or adjacent to the list of ingredients, in type size that is no smaller than the type size used for the list of ingredients.
	www.cfsan.fda.gov /~dms/alrgqa.html (2423 words)

	Reduced late asthmatic response by repeated low-dose allergen exposure -- Palmqvist et al. 17 (5): 872 -- European ...
		allergen have the capacity to induce bronchial hyperresponsiveness
		During the placebo period, there was a slight improvement in methacholine responsiveness, whereas the repeated low dose allergen exposure caused a significant increase in methacholine responsiveness.
		The late asthmatic response, at 5 and 6 h post allergen, was significantly smaller in magnitude after the low-dose allergen exposure period compared to after the placebo period (p=0.032).
	erj.ersjournals.com /cgi/content/full/17/5/872 (4311 words)

	FDA/CFSAN - Food Allergen Partnership
		This Partnership was in response to an increase of allergen-related recalls and concerns of controls of cross contamination of undeclared allergen residue.
		Corrections included: 1) a written allergen and cross-contamination prevention plan; 2), purchase and use a roaster for peanuts only; 3) elimination of reusable pan liners and converting to single use pan liners; and 4) their old nut grinder is used for tree nuts only, and peanuts are ground in a closed food processor.
		An allergen prevention plan must determine potential sources of contaminating allergens and identify appropriate controls to prevent their introduction into food products.
	www.cfsan.fda.gov /~dms/alrgpart.html (4026 words)

	Allergen Immunotherapy Quiz
		Allergen immunotherapy is the closest thing to a cure for allergies.
		Once you start allergen immunotherapy, you have to get shots every week for as long as you want to be free of symptoms.
		Allergen immunotherapy involves injections of medications to help the immune system fight invasion by allergens.
	www.aaaai.org /patients/topicofthemonth/quiz/quiz0400.html (216 words)

	Managing Food Allergen Risks
		In a true food allergy, the body's immune system recognizes a reaction-provoking substance, or allergen, as foreign and produces antibodies to halt the "invasion." As the battle rages, symptoms appear throughout the body.
		Evaluation for allergen hazards (a chemical hazard) should be a part of your HACCP plan.
		Ensure all employees have an understanding of the allergen prevention program so they believe in its importance as a part of the facility's food safety program.
	www.mda.state.mn.us /dairyfood/mfgallergens.htm (1071 words)

	IDDBA's ProfitWise Bulletin - New Strategies for Allergen Labeling
		An initial exposure to an allergen may cause a mild reaction, but subsequent exposure may prompt a reaction so severe that the whole body is involved in anaphylactic shock (or anaphylaxis), which often results in death.
		Half of the reactions were caused by undisclosed allergens in sandwiches or sauces; other reactions were caused by cross-contamination, e.g., a utensil used in preparing the food touched an allergen, and was then used for the supposedly allergen-free food.
		Another concern is that, due to the physical form of an allergen, e.g., a piece of peanut, it may not be uniformly distributed within a food, parts of the food may be void of the allergen, and other parts may contain what would be a lethal dose.
	www.iddba.org /prwise4.htm (2964 words)

	HON Allergy Glossary Allergen
		An antigen (substance that elicits an antibody response) is responsible for producing allergic reactions by inducing IgE formation.
		IgE antibodies, bound to basophils in circulation and mast cells in tissue, cause these cells to release chemicals when they come into contact with an allergen.
		An allergen can be almost anything which acts as an antigen to stimulate such an immune response.
	www.hon.ch /Library/Theme/Allergy/Glossary/allergen.html (140 words)

	AllerGen
		AllerGen – mobilizing Canadian science to cope with a world of allergies.
		AllerGen - (Allergy, Genes and Environment Network) has been launched to radically improve the quality of life for allergic/immune disease sufferers.
		Currently comprised of more than 100 researchers at 20 universities and research facilities plus over 70 Canadian and international partners, we will lead global initiatives and partnerships in the struggle against the developed world’s most prevalent chronic condition.
	www.allergen-nce.ca (139 words)

	Environmental Interventions: Cockroach Allergen Intervention Studies \| NIEHS Asthma Research
		Evidence suggests that exposure to cockroach allergen might be the most important risk factor for asthma in inner-city households.
		The objective of the Cockroach Allergen Intervention Study was to evaluate the efficacy of an intervention to abate cockroach allergen in low-income, urban homes.
		We decided to evaluate whether the cockroach allergen reductions could be maintained for an additional 6 months, and re-enrolled the homes for an additional 6 months of follow-up.
	www.niehs.nih.gov /airborne/research/enviro/cockroach.htm (499 words)

	FARRP Allergen Workshop
		Liability and recall issues, as well as recent changes to labeling laws, are having a significant impact on the way food manufacturers develop and process their products.
		This short course examines everything from the scientific basis of food allergy to the allergen issues facing the food industry today -- as well as the recommended solutions or "best practices" for dealing with this important issue.
		To obtain the special room rate, please specify that you are attending the Food Allergens Conference.
	www.farrp.org /workshop.htm (341 words)

	Pub
		A revision reflecting the current allergen nomenclature was published in 1994 and is reproduced below.
		Complementary DNA cloning and expression in Escherichia coli of Aln g I, the major allergen in pollen of alder (Alnus glutinosa).
		Antigenic and structural analysis of group II allergens (Der f II and Der p II) from house dust mites (Dermatophagoides spp).
	www.allergen.org /Pub.htm (3932 words)

	FDA/CFSAN - Food Allergen Partnership
		Presented during the workshop was an overview of the Partnership goals, food allergen awareness, allergen control strategies, inspection approach, sampling plan and concerns, Neogen peanut ELISA kit demonstration and compliance issues.
		Production was segregated so that allergen containing products were produced on a separate day of the week than a non-allergen-containing products.
		The allergen questionnaire was utilized during follow-up inspections.
	vm.cfsan.fda.gov /~dms/alrgpart.html (4026 words)

	Allergen Codes Defined
		Allergen Note: Sesame seeds are considered a category 2-type nut allergy and MAY affect some nut intolerant people.
		How and when these allergen advisory food labeling statements are used are currently at the manufacturer’s discretion; currently there are no established requirements or guidelines for the use of on packages.
		Since we understand that any food can potentially be an allergen, to minimize risk of cross-contact, only one mix/ingredient is prepared or packaged at a time and all equipment and rooms are extensively cleaned each and every time there is any change in ingredients.
	www.missroben.com /id1256.html (2135 words)

	Farrp Database Welcome
		Our allergen database has been updated January 2006 to version 6.0.
		The FARRP Protein Allergen Database contains a list of publicly known allergens and is not meant to be used as a resource of clinical data relating to allergy.
		The protein allergen database was last updated on January, 2006.
	www.allergenonline.com (156 words)

	Allergen Immunotherapy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		These clinical guidelines are designed to assist clinicians by providing a framework for the evaluation and treatment of patients and are not intended to replace a clinician’s judgment or establish a protocol for all patients.
		The objective of “Allergen immunotherapy: a practice parameter” is to improve the practice of allergen immunotherapy for patients with allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, and Hymenoptera sensitivity.
		This parameter is intended to increase the appropriate use of allergen immunotherapy; reduce the underuse, overuse, and misuse of allergen immunotherapy; and establish guidelines for the safe and effective use of allergen immunotherapy, while reducing unwanted and unneeded variation in immunotherapy practice.
	www.jcaai.org /Param/immunotherapy (165 words)

	Veteran's Message Board (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Allergen pollen counts sonoma county ca in http://800844-allergen.yanhe.net 800844 allergen.
		Allergen pollen free asiatic lilies in http://dust-mite-allergen-elisa.yanhe.net Dust mite allergen ELISA.
		Allergen immunotherapy for asthma in http://filterless-allergen-reducers.yanhe.net filterless allergen reducers.
	www.vvachapter458.org /BulletinBoard/messages/31800.shtml (4182 words)

	Comparison Allergen Alert & Mold Test Kit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Allergen Alert attaches to vacuum cleaner, needs upholstered furniture or carpet in room used.
		Allergen Alert can be ordered by your physician through Greer Laboratories.
		For my own test results using the Allergen Alert and the Mold Test Kit, as well as a more general comparison of the two tests and information about locating someone to do professional testing, click here.
	www.allergynursing.com /moldy/mold-test2.html (435 words)

	Allersearch Allergen Wash Anti Allergen Laundry Detergent, Control Dustmites, Mold, Pollen, Mildew, Pet Dander (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		While allergists have traditionally recommended washing clothing, bedding, towels and the like at water temperatures of 140 degrees or higher, perfume-free Allersearch® Allergen Wash removes allergens such as dust mite waste, pet dander, mold and mildew from even the most delicate fabrics without damaging them at all water temperatures (hot, warm, cold).
		Nontoxic Allersearch® Allergen Wash is an important management tool in the management of indoor allergy symptoms, including asthma, allergic rhinitis and eczema.
		Allersearch Allergen Wash is free of perfumes, dyes and other irritants and will not harm delicate fabrics.
	www.healthgoods.com /Shopping/Allergen_Control_Products/Allersearch_Allergen_Wash.asp (212 words)

	The Food Allergen Bureau
		The Allergen Forum shall provide leadership in allergen knowledge and allergen management for the food industry, initiate scientifically based input to legislation development, assist with education and awareness programmes for industry, and support aspects of science in this field as relevant to the food industry.
		The Allergen Bureau is an initiative of the Australian Food and Grocery Council Allergen Forum.
		From international food regulations to summaries of the latest scientific research, the Allergen Bureau serves to provide up to date information on the current trends and developments in the field of food allergens.
	www.allergenbureau.net (179 words)

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