(1 -> 3)-beta-D-glucan may contribute to pollen sensitivity

Authors
Rylander, R Fogelmark, B McWilliam, A Currie, A
Citation
R. Rylander et al., (1 -> 3)-beta-D-glucan may contribute to pollen sensitivity, CLIN EXP IM, 115(3), 1999, pp. 383-384
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology
Journal title
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL IMMUNOLOGY
ISSN journal
00099104 → ACNP
Volume
115
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
383 - 384
Database
ISI
SICI code
0009-9104(199903)115:3<383:(-3MCT>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
The amount of (1 --> 3)-beta-D-glucan in pollen from different plants was e valuated using the Limulus assay with a specific lysate. The amount ranged from 79 to 1800 ng/10(6) pollen. A calculation of the inhaled dose suggests that the amount of (1 --> 3)-beta-D-glucan present during periods with a h igh pollen content in the air exceeds levels that cause airways inflammatio n.