Brussel sprouts
Brussel sprouts Scientific Information
Type: Whole Allergen
Display Name: Brussel sprouts
Allergen code: f217
Family: Brassicaceae
Latin Name: Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Other Names: Brussel sprouts
Clinical Relevance
IgE-mediated reactions
No studies have been reported to date.
Cross-Reactivity
An extensive cross-reactivity among the different individual species of the genus could be expected, as well as to a certain degree among members of the family Brassicaceae, including Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and Cabbage. This has been supported by a study that reported cross-reactivity among Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Mustard, Rape and Turnip. Some authors disagree and state that cross-reactivity among the Brassicaceae species is rare.
Cross-reactivity between Brussel sprouts and other plants containing LTP is possible.
References
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- Ortolani C, Ispano M, Ansaloni R, Rotondo F, Incorvaia C, Pastorello EA Diagnostic problems due to cross-reactions in food allergy. Allergy 1998;53:(Suppl 46):58-61