Rice allergenic protein

Nakamura, R. and Matsuda, T. 1996. Rice allergenic protein and molecular-genetic approach for hypoallergenic rice. Biosci Biotech Biochem 60 1215-1221. 

Oryza sativa (Poaceae) [seed] RAP (Rice allergenic protein) = RA17 (135 aa 15 kDa 10 Cys) Cereal ocAmylase /Trypsin inhibitor family homologue [305, 306]... 

Oryza PAPI-B (Probable aA protease I-B) (10 kDa protein) Oryza RASI (Rice aA SUB I) (20 kDa Kunitz-related protein) Oryza RA proteins (Rice aA/TRY I family allergenic proteins) - e.g. RA1, RAM (14-16 kD a p roteins)... 

Allergy to flour dust in bakers has been known since 1700 [44, 45]. Baker s asthma is a well-known occupational disease caused by IgE-mediated sensitization to cereal - mainly wheat, rye and barley - proteins. Hjorth [46] stated that most baker s dermatitis was associated with an immediate-type hypersensitivity. Herxheimer [47, 48] studied the development of skin sensitivity in baker s apprentices for 5 years and showed that the percentage of sensitive subjects increased gradually until a constant figure of 20% was reached. Many different proteins were identified as allergenic in wheat flour, especially in the water-soluble albumin and globulin fractions [49]. There is extensive cross-reactivity between these cereals, and -to a minor extent - between them and other cereals such as oat, corn and rice [50]. 

Eat something else. Hypoallergenic formulas are available for infant milk formulas that are prepared from soybeans or rice. In this particular instance, it is the individual s responsibility to be aware of potential hidden sources of the allergen. Food product awareness is essential, as the presence of cow s milk protein can include casein, whey, lactalbumin, caramel color, and nougat. Other indications of hidden allergens include egg substitutes that contain chicken egg pro-... 

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