Publications by authors named "Tsz Yau Wan"
Clin Transl Allergy
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Astigmatic mites are significant allergens that can cause allergic diseases, with major allergens identified as Der p 1 and Der f 1 in common house dust mites, leading to immune responses such as asthma and rhinitis.
- A comparative genomic analysis was conducted on cysteine proteases from six mite species to explore their evolutionary relationships, revealing tandem duplication as a key evolution feature and identifying potential new allergens.
- The study highlighted a specific cysteine protease, DP_007902.01, for its strong allergenic potential, while also noting gene decay in the parasitic mite Sarcoptes scabiei, enhancing our understanding of mite allergies.
