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Occupational Rhinoconjunctivitis Induced by Flaxseed: Identification of Novel Allergenic Proteins From Cupin, Chaperonin, and Enzyme Families

Gambelunghe A1, Chiaradia E2, Buratta S3, Calzoni E3, Tognoloni A2, Prosperi E4, Giuliani A5, Emiliani C3, dell’Omo M1, Folletti I1

1Section of Occupational Medicine, Respiratory Diseases and Toxicology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
2Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
3Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
4Public Health Department, U.O.C. PSAL, Usl Umbria 2, Terni, Italy
5CAnalysis Laboratory, Santa Maria Hospital, Terni, Italy

J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2025; Vol. 35(2)
doi: 10.18176/jiaci.1046

Key words: Flaxseed, Occupational asthma and rhinitis, Cupin family, Chaperonin family, Enzyme allergens