Publications by authors named "B Bihain"
Transcription infidelity (TI) is a mechanism that increases RNA and protein diversity. We found that single-base omissions (i.e.
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- Commercial hydrolysed diets are typically used to diagnose food allergies in dogs because the proteins are believed to be small enough to not trigger allergic reactions via IgE antibodies.
- A study evaluated three of these diets, finding 2 to 5 proteins in each, with some proteins detected that could elicit an immune response in dogs.
- Four identified proteins, known allergens in humans, raise questions about the safety and clinical implications of these hydrolysed diets for managing food allergies in dogs.
Background: Food allergy is often suspected in dogs with clinical signs of atopic dermatitis. This diagnosis is confirmed with an elimination diet and a subsequent challenge with regular food. Laboratory tests for the diagnosis of food allergy in dogs are unreliable and/or technically difficult.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Sesame is a relevant food allergen in France. Compared to other allergens there is a lack of food challenge data and more data could help sesame allergy risk management. The aim of this study is to collect more sesame challenge data and investigate the most efficient food challenge method for future studies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA novel immunoassay using recombinant allergens simplifies peanut allergy diagnosis.
Int Arch Allergy Immunol
April 2011
Background: Double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge (DBPCFC) is currently considered the gold standard for peanut allergy diagnosis. However, this procedure that requires the hospitalization of patients, mostly children, in specialized centers for oral exposure to allergens may cause severe reactions requiring emergency measures. Thus, a simpler and safer diagnosis procedure is needed.
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