Identification of immunodominant IgE binding epitopes of Der p 24 a major allergen of Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus

摘要

BackgroundThe identification of house dust mite (HDM) allergens and epitopes is important for allergy diagnosis and treatment. We sought to identify the Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus group 24 allergen (Der p 24) and to identify its immunodominant IgE epitope(s).