The identification of potential immunogenic antigens in particular active developmental stages of the rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae)

Abstrakt

Background: The rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) originates from subtropical and tropical areas of Asia and Africa, but it also appears on other continents, mostly as a result of trade in rice. It may occur in grain fields as well as in storage facilities, and cause allergenic reactions. The aim of this study was to identify the potential antigens in all developmental stages of S. oryzae, which may cause an allergic response in humans. Methods: Sera of 30 patients were tested for the presence of IgE antibodies to antigens from three life stages of the rice weevil. To identify protein fractions containing potential allergens, proteins collected from larvae, pupae, and adults separated by sex of S. oryzae were fractionated by SDS-PAGE. Then, they were probed with anti-human, anti-IgE monoclonal antibodies, fractionated by SDS-PAGE and detected by Western blotting. Results: In total, 26 protein fractions of males and 22 fractions of other life stages of S. oryzae (larvae, pupae, and females) positively reacted with the examined sera. Conclusions: The conducted study showed that S. oryzae may be a source of many antigens which may cause the potential allergic reactions in humans.

Autorzy

Joanna Witecka
Joanna Witecka
Natalia Malejky-Kłusek
Natalia Malejky-Kłusek
Krzysztof Solarz
Krzysztof Solarz
Olga Pawełczyk
Olga Pawełczyk
Małgorzata Kłyś
Małgorzata Kłyś
Aleksandra Izdebska
Aleksandra Izdebska
Marek Asman
Marek Asman
artykuł
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Angielski
2023
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CC BY 4.0 Uznanie autorstwa 4.0
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