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Bovine casein is listed by the International Union of Immunological Societies as a single allergen, Bos d 8. However, it contains four main protein components, a-sl-, a-s2-, 3-, and K-Casein, in approximate proportions of 40% 10% 40% 10%, respectively (Bernard et al. 1998). The fractions obtained after acid coagulation of individual caseins are cross-linked to aggregates called nanoclusters, which combine into micelles. Their central part is hydrophobic and peripheral hydrophilic parts contain sites of phosphorylation. 

International Union of Immunological Societies Allergen Nomenclature Sub-Committee—http //www.allergen.org... 

Chapel HM. Safety and availability of immunoglobulin replacement therapy in relation to potentially transmissable agents. lUIS Committee on Primary Immunodeficiency Disease. International Union of Immunological Societies. Clin Exp Immunol 1999 118 29-34. 

Parvalbumins are named according to the International Union of Immunological Societies allergen nomenclature. 

Extracted from International Union of Immunological Societies, Allergen Nomenclature Subcommittee, www.alIei gen.org. 

The World Health Organization and International Union of Immunological Societies (WHO/IUIS) Allergen Nomenclature Sub-committee was founded in 1984 to establish a system for nomenclature of allergens and their characterisation. 

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