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Allergy2015; 71(1); 27-35; doi: 10.1111/all.12726

Allergens in veterinary medicine.

Abstract: Allergic diseases in animals are increasingly gaining importance in veterinary practice and as research models. For intradermal testing and allergen immunotherapy, a good knowledge of relevant allergens for the individual species is of great importance. Currently, the knowledge about relevant veterinary allergens is based on sensitization rates identified by intradermal testing or serum testing for allergen-specific IgE; crude extracts are the basis for most evaluations. Only a few studies provide evidence about the molecular structure of (particularly) dust mite, insect and mould allergens in dogs and horses, respectively. In those species, some major allergens differ from those in humans. This position paper summarizes the current knowledge about relevant allergens in dogs, cats and horses.
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Publication Date: 2015-09-11 PubMed ID: 26280544PubMed Central: PMC4716287DOI: 10.1111/all.12726Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article focuses on the importance of understanding allergens in animals as they are on the rise in veterinary practice and are significant in research. This research paper also emphasizes the current reliance on sensitization rates, but emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of allergens at the molecular level.

Understanding Allergens in Animals

This paper reiterates the increasing prevalence of allergic diseases in animals and the corresponding relevance in both veterinary practices and research models. A key aspect to control and treat these allergies is a comprehensive knowledge of relevant allergens for each species. Understanding what substances cause allergic reactions in animals is crucial, as the allergens for pets can be different from those that trigger allergies in humans.

  • The current understanding of animals’ allergies largely leans on sensitization rates. Sensitization rates indicate the percentage of the population that could potentially react to a specific allergen.
  • The detection of these sensitization rates is commonly achieved through intradermal testing or serum testing for allergen-specific IgE (Immunoglobulin E). IgE is a type of antibody that has an essential role in the body’s immune response when an allergic reaction occurs.
  • The majority of these evaluations are based on crude extracts, which can be any substances that typically induce allergic responses.

Need for Molecular Understanding of Allergens

The authors of the paper underscore the current lack of studies addressing the molecular structure of allergens, specifically those found in dust mites, insects, and molds, which generally cause allergic reactions in dogs and horses.

  • The authors argue for the necessity of such studies, stating that understanding allergens at the molecular level could offer more precise and effective allergy testing and treatments.
  • In dogs and horses, some major allergens are different from humans, further urging the necessity of species-specific knowledge of allergens.

A Summary of Current Knowledge on Allergens in Dogs, Cats, and Horses

The research paper ends with a summary of known allergens in dogs, cats, and horses, combining what has been learned from sensitization rates with the limited insights gained from existing molecular studies. This summary is meant to serve as a coherent body of knowledge for veterinary professionals decelerating current trends in animal allergies.

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Mueller RS, Janda J, Jensen-Jarolim E, Rhyner C, Marti E. (2015). Allergens in veterinary medicine. Allergy, 71(1), 27-35. https://doi.org/10.1111/all.12726

Publication

Allergy
ISSN: 1398-9995
NlmUniqueID: 7804028
Country: Denmark
Language: English
Volume: 71
Issue: 1
Pages: 27-35

Researcher Affiliations

Mueller, R S
  • Centre for Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig Maximilian University Munich, Munich, Germany.
Janda, J
  • Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Libechov, Czech Republic.
Jensen-Jarolim, E
  • Comparative Medicine, Messerli Research-Institute, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Medical University Vienna and University Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Rhyner, C
  • Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research, Davos, Switzerland.
Marti, E
  • Department of Clinical Research and Veterinary Public Health, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.

MeSH Terms

  • Allergens / immunology
  • Animal Diseases / immunology
  • Animals
  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Horses
  • Humans
  • Hypersensitivity / veterinary
  • Veterinary Medicine

Grant Funding

  • F 4606 / Austrian Science Fund FWF

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