Kiwi Fruit (abstract)

Internet Symposium on Food Allergens 1(1):35-41 (1999) http://www.food-allergens.de

Allergen Data Collection:
Kiwi Fruit (Actinidia chinensis)
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Abstract

First reports of allergic reactions to kiwi fruit occurred relatively late in 1981, when this exotic fruit became more common in nutrition. The prevalence of kiwi fruit allergy seems to be low in food allergic individuals. Nevertheless these IgE mediated reactions to kiwi allergens are important because of their high frequency in birch pollen and latex sensitive patients. This review represents data of prevalence, symptoms, and cross-reacting allergens. The molecular biological and allergenic properties of the two major kiwi allergens (Actinidin Act c 1 and a 43-kDa-Allergen) identified so far are summarized.

Contents

1 Prevalence of Kiwi Fruit Allergy
2 Symptoms of Kiwi Fruit Allergy
3 Composition of Kiwi Fruit
4 Allergens of Kiwi Fruit
4.1 Sensitization to Kiwi Fruit Allergens
4.2 Properties of Actinidin
4.2.1 Molecular Biological Properties
4.2.2 Allergenic Properties 4.3 Properties of 43-kDa-Alllergen
4.3.1 Molecular Biological Properties
4.3.2 Allergenic Properties
5 Isolation & Preparation
6 Cross-Reactivities
8 References

Contents
1 Prevalence of Kiwi Fruit Allergy 2 Symptoms of Kiwi Fruit Allergy 3 Composition of Kiwi Fruit 4 Allergens of Kiwi Fruit 4.1 Sensitization to Kiwi Fruit Allergens 4.2 Properties of Actinidin 4.2.1 Molecular Biological Properties 4.2.2 Allergenic Properties	4.3 Properties of 43-kDa-Alllergen 4.3.1 Molecular Biological Properties 4.3.2 Allergenic Properties 5 Isolation & Preparation 6 Cross-Reactivities 8 References