花生中主要过敏原Ara h1的纯化

为了得到花生中引起过敏反应的主要致敏成分Ara h1,以新鲜花生为材料,通过粉碎、脱脂、硫酸铵分步盐析等方法进行粗提;并用离子交换柱以及凝胶柱等方法来进一步纯化过敏原Ara h1。采用聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳（SDS-PAGE）分析了纯化后的过敏原Ara h1的纯度,并用高效液相色谱法测定其纯度达到90%以上。      

Boiling peanut Ara h 1 results in the formation of aggregates with reduced allergenicity

Scope : Roasting rather than boiling and Maillard modifications may modulate peanut allergenicity. We investigated how these factors affect the allergenic properties of a major peanut allergen, Ara h 1. Methods and results : Ara h 1 was purified from either raw (N‐Ara h 1) or roasted (R‐Ara h 1) peanuts. Boiling (100°C 15 min; H‐Ara h 1) resulted in a partial loss of Ara h 1 secondary structure and formation of rod‐like branched aggregates with reduced IgE‐binding capacity and impaired ability to induce mediator release. Glycated Ara h 1 (G‐Ara h 1) formed by boiling in the presence of glucose behaved similarly. However, H‐ and G‐Ara h1 retained the T‐cell reactivity of N‐Ara h 1. R‐Ara h 1 was denatured, comprised compact, globular aggregates, and showed no evidence of glycation but retained the IgE‐binding capacity of the native protein. Conclusion : Ara h 1 aggregates formed by boiling were morphologically distinct from those formed by roasting and had lower allergenic activity. Glycation had no additional effect on Ara h 1 allergenicity compared with heating alone. Taken together with published data on the loss of Ara h 2/6 from boiled peanuts, this supports the hypothesis that boiling reduces the allergenicity of peanuts.     

Processing effects on tree nut allergens: A review

“Tree nut” is a broad term for classification of nuts that include cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, etc. Reports of mild to adverse immune reactions following the consumption of these nuts has been on a rise in recent years. Currently, about 1.2–2% of the world's population suffer from sensitivity to tree nuts. The only solution is complete abstinence from the allergy causing tree nut which is not feasible in most cases due to issues like cross contamination or their presence in the form of hidden ingredients in processed foods. Various studies have shown that food processing can effectively vary the secondary structures of the allergenic protein which in turn influences their functional properties. But, the impact of these processing methods on tree nuts allergens is mixed. This review gives an update on the recent findings on how conventional and novel processing methods influence the tree nut allergens.     

Reduction of major peanut allergens Ara h 1 and Ara h 2, in roasted peanuts by ultrasound assisted enzymatic treatment

This study investigated the effects of ultrasound, enzyme concentration and enzyme treatment time on soluble protein and major allergenic proteins (Ara h 1 and Ara h 2) of roasted peanut kernels. A 3-factor, five-level orthogonal experimental design was implemented with various ultrasonication times, concentrations of trypsin or α-chymotrypsin and treatment times. The total soluble proteins were determined by the Bicinchoninic acid (BCA) method, Ara h 1 and Ara h 2 were evaluated by SDS–PAGE and sandwich ELISA. The IgE-binding of peanut extracts was analysed by a competitive inhibition ELISA. Results indicate that ultrasound treatment, followed by protease digestion of peanuts, significantly increased the solubility of peanut protein and decreased the concentrations of Ara h 1 and Ara h 2. The sequential treatment of peanuts by ultrasonication–trypsin–alpha chymotrypsin, resulted in maximum reductions of Ara h 1/Ara h 2, and lowest IgE-binding. This study provides an approach to significantly reduce allergenic proteins in peanut product.     

Isolation and characterization of natural Ara h 6: evidence for a further peanut allergen with putative clinical relevance based on resistance to pepsin digestion and heat

Peanut allergy is a significant health problem because of its prevalence and the potential severity of the allergic reaction. The characterization of peanut allergens is crucial to the understanding of the mechanism of peanut allergy. Recently, we described cloning of the peanut allergen Ara h 6. The aim of this study was isolation and further characterization of nAra h 6. We purified nAra h 6 from crude peanut extract using gel filtration and anion exchange chromatography. The preparation was further characterized by two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (2-D PAGE) with subsequent immunoblotting. Stability of nAra h 6 was studied by an in vitro digestibility assay as well as by resistance against thermal processing. Sequencing of nAra h 6 identified the N-terminal amino acid sequence as MRRERGRQGDSSS. Further results clearly demonstrated stability of nAra h 6 against pepsin digestion and heating. Immunoglobulin G (IgE) binding analysis and its biological activity shown by RBL 25/30-test of natural Ara h 6 supported the importance of this peanut allergen. Investigation of nAra h 6 revealed evidence for a further peanut allergen with putative clinical relevance based on resistance to pepsin digestion and heat.     

Serum testing of genetically modified soybeans with special emphasis on potential allergenicity of the heterologous protein CP4 EPSPS

Roundup Ready soy contains the CP4-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (CP4 EPSPS) protein. Serum IgE from two distinct populations of soy-allergic patients were recruited to determine their IgE-binding specificity. One population consisted of 10 adult patients from Europe, whose primary diagnosis was soy food allergy with some also having mite allergy. In addition, 6 primarily mite-allergic, 6 food-allergic (celery, carrot, milk, shrimp, walnut, and apple), and 5 non-allergic patients were tested. Another population consisted of 13 children from Korea, whose primary diagnosis was atopic dermatitis and secondarily soy and egg sensitization. In addition, 11 non-allergic patients were tested. Each patient population was extensively characterized with respect to clinical symptoms, specific IgE (CAP) scores, and total IgE. Immunoblots and ELISA assays were developed using serum IgE from these patients and soy extracts, CP4 EPSPS, rice extract, ovalbumin, rubisco, purified major peanut allergen Ara h 2, the putative soy allergen Gly m Bd 30k and mite allergen Der f 2 proteins as the intended targets. Immunoblot results indicated that soy-allergic patients bound soy extracts but did not specifically bind rubisco or CP4 EPSPS. ELISA results were in general agreement with the immunoblot results except that rubisco bound significant quantities of serum IgE from some patients. These results indicate that the CP4 EPSPS protein does not bind significant quantities of IgE from two geographically distinct sensitive populations and there is no evidence for an increased allergenic potential of this biotech protein.     

A food matrix reduces digestion and absorption of food allergens in vivo

Scope: Food allergy is caused by primary (class 1) food allergens, e.g. Bos d 5 (cow's milk) and Cor a 8 (hazelnut) or secondary (class 2) food allergens, e.g. Mal d 1 (apple). The latter cannot sensitize susceptible individuals but can cause allergy due to immunological cross‐reactivity with homologous respiratory allergens. Here, we studied the effects of food matrix on gastrointestinal proteolysis, epithelial transport and in vivo absorption of class 1 and class 2 food allergens. Methods and results: Mal d 1 lost its IgE‐reactivity immediately after simulated gastric digestion whereas Bos d 5 and Cor a 8 did not. Only Cor a 8 maintained IgE‐binding capacity after simulated intestinal proteolysis. The presence of hazelnut and peanut extracts, which served as protein‐rich model food matrices, delayed gastrointestinal degradation and reduced epithelial transport rates of all allergens through CaCo‐2 monolayers. Finally, IgE‐reactive allergens were assessed at different time points in sera from rats fed with all three allergens with or without hazelnut extract. The levels of all allergens peaked 2 h after animals were fed without matrix and increased over 8 h after feeding. Conclusions: A protein‐rich food matrix delays gastrointestinal digestion and epithelial transport of food allergens and thereby may affect their sensitizing capacity and clinical symptoms.     

食品加工对蛋清致敏性的影响研究进展

摘要：鸡蛋是人们日常生活中不可或缺的营养品，然而，鸡蛋也是最常见的引起过敏反应的食物之一。婴儿和儿童是鸡蛋过敏的高发人群，鸡蛋过敏反应主要是由血清免疫球蛋白E（IgE）介导的，引发皮肤、消化道、呼吸道相关的症状，甚至可导致危及生命的严重过敏反应。鸡蛋过敏目前尚无特效治愈方法，患者严格避免摄入鸡蛋成分被认为是最有效的预防手段，但严格避食会影响患者的生活质量和膳食营养，且因意外摄入鸡蛋过敏原导致过敏症状出现的情况屡屡发生。可见在鸡蛋过敏的应对方面，迫切需要新的有效方法。食品加工技术作为从鸡蛋致敏的源头上控制过敏反应的方法，近年来发展迅速。本文综述了各种常见食品加工方法对蛋清致敏性的影响，为后续开发低致敏鸡蛋产品提供思路。     

花生主要过敏原Ara h 1线性B细胞表位的预测及鉴定

花生过敏由于其高致敏率和致敏严重性而引起了人们的广泛关注.Ara h 1是花生中的主要过敏原,属于Cupin超家族,通过抗原表位识别结合免疫球蛋白E引发花生过敏.本研究采用生物信息学分析花生主要过敏原Cupin超家族Ara h 1线性B细胞表位氨基酸组成,及其与Ara h 1二级、三级结构之间关系,通过质谱分析Ara ...     

Effects of gastrointestinal digestion and heating on the allergenicity of the kiwi allergens Act d 1, actinidin, and Act d 2, a thaumatin-like protein

Kiwifruit is a significant elicitor of allergy both in children and adults. Digestibility of two kiwifruit allergens, actinidin (Act d 1) and thaumatin-like protein (Act d 2), was assessed using an in vitro digestion system that approximates physiological conditions with respect to the passage of food through the stomach into the duodenum. Act d 1 precipitated in simulated gastric fluid at pH 2 and digestion of the aggregated protein proceeded slowly. The residual precipitate redissolved completely in simulated duodenal fluid at pH 6.5 and was partially digested. Forty percent of Act d 2 remained intact during gastric digestion and were cleaved by duodenal proteases into large fragments covalently linked by disulfide bonds. Both digested allergen samples displayed nearly unchanged IgE binding abilities. Circular dichroism spectra were used to analyze heat and acid-induced unfolding. Thermal stability of both allergens was strongly pH dependent. While Act d 1 was irreversibly destabilized in acidic solutions, heat-induced denaturation of Act d 2 at pH 2 was fully reversible. IgE binding to Act d 2 but not Act d 1 was detected in processed food products. The stability of Act d 1 and Act d 2 provides one explanation for the allergenic potency of kiwifruit.     

加工方式和蛋白提取方法对花生蛋白致敏性的影响

加工方式影响花生蛋白的致敏性。本实验系统的研究了中国传统花生制品(水煮和油炸花生)和美国常食用的烘烤花生致敏性的差异,并比较了不同蛋白提取缓冲溶液对花生致敏蛋白提取效率的影响。结果表明:不同花生制品在不同的缓冲溶液中蛋白提取效率不同,水煮和油炸并没有较烘烤方式降低致敏蛋白的数量,而降低花生蛋白的致敏性。因此加工方式并不是导致中国花生过敏发病率低的主要原因。     

High-pressure microfluidisation-induced changes in the antigenicity and conformation of allergen Ara h 2 purified from Chinese peanut

BACKGROUND: Peanut allergy is one of the most serious food allergies, and Ara h 2 is one of the most important peanut allergens as it is recognised by serum immunoglobulin E from more than 90% of peanut‐allergic individuals. Dynamic high‐pressure microfluidisation has been widely used in food processing as a new technology. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of high‐pressure microfluidisation on the antigenicity and structure of Ara h 2. Extracted peanut allergen Ara h 2 was treated under a continuous pressure array of 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 MPa. Immunoreactivity was measured by indirect enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay with rabbit polyclonal antibodies. Secondary structure was analysed by circular dichroism. Surface hydrophobicity and sulfhydryl groups were assessed via fluorescence and UV absorption spectra respectively. RESULTS: High‐pressure microfluidisation treatment decreased the antigenicity of peanut allergen Ara h 2, changed its secondary structure and increased its UV absorption intensity and surface hydrophobicity. CONCLUSION: The change in conformation contributed to the decrease in antigenicity of Ara h 2, and the spatial conformation of peanut allergen Ara h 2 plays a critical role in its antigenicity. Copyright © 2011 Society of Chemical Industry     

Development of three real-time PCR assays to detect peanut allergen residue in processed food products

Hypersensitivity to peanut is a public health problem, since the ingestion of even low amounts of peanut can trigger severe allergic reactions. Allergic consumers rely on the information provided on the label of foodstuffs to identify products that might endanger their health. In order to protect the allergic consumer methods are required for the detection of allergenic ingredients. For this purpose we have developed three real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays, based on TaqMan chemistry, that are capable of detecting peanut specific DNA sequences in food products. The peanut specific sequence targeted for detection is located within the gene family of the allergen Ara h 3. The occurrence of multiple Ara h 3 sequences in the peanut genome increases the chance to achieve a good sensitivity. DNA extraction is also known to affect detection by PCR, therefore the efficiency of several different DNA extraction methods was compared. The methods reported here are capable of detecting 2.5 pg peanut DNA (less than one copy of peanut genome equivalent) and all three assays were successfully applied to detect peanut traces in a model food product where they could detect 10 mg kg⁻¹ peanut.