Identification and molecular characterization of the cDNA encoding Cucumis melo allergen Cuc m 3 a plant pathogenesis-related protein

摘要

Background:Melon (Cucumis melo) allergy is one of the most common food allergies, characterized by oral allergy syndrome. To date, two allergen molecules, Cuc m 1 and Cuc m 2, have been fully characterized in melon pulp, but there are few reports about the molecular characteristics of Cuc m 3.