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Review
. 2005 May;5(3):221-6.
doi: 10.1007/s11882-005-0041-9.

Potential roles in rhinitis for protease and other enzymatic activities of allergens

Nita Sehgal  1 , Adnan Custovic, Ashley Woodcock
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Potential roles in rhinitis for protease and other enzymatic activities of allergens

Nita Sehgal et al. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2005 May.

Abstract

Exposure to airborne pollen, fungal allergens, and dust mite allergens is associated with the development of allergic rhinitis. Biologic function of allergens is considered to be a key determinant for allergenicity, and many clinically important allergens have been shown to possess enzymatic activity. It is proposed that by enabling allergens to breach the integrity of the airway epithelial barrier, proteolytic activity plays an adjuvant pro-allergic role influencing immunogenicity. In this review, current evidence regarding enzymatic activity of aeroallergens is described, and the potential role of aeroallergens in allergic rhinitis is discussed.

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