Langust (spiny lobster)
Langust (spiny lobster) Scientific Information
Type: Whole Allergen
Display Name: Langust (spiny lobster)
Allergen code: f304
Family: Palinuridae
Latin Name: Palinurus spp.
Other Names: Langust (spiny lobster)
Clinical Relevance
IgE-mediated reactions
IgE antibodies to spiny lobster have been measured in both atopic and non-atopic patients
When searching for possible shared antigens in assessing crustacea sensitivity, IgE antibodies to spiny lobster were measured in both atopic and non-atopic patients. In a study of adult shrimp-hypersensitive patients, a common major allergen of 36kd was identified in shrimp, crayfish, crab, and spiny lobster, which may explain the clinical histories of patients with immediate hypersensitivity reactions to the crustacea family.
Cross-Reactivity
Langust has a major allergen of 36 kD in common with shrimp, crayfish (Rf320) and crab.Crossreactivity with other Crustaceans can also be expected.
References
- Waring, NP; Daul, CB; deShazo, RD; McCants, ML; Lehrer, SB. Hypersensitivity reactions to ingested crustacea: Clinical evaluation and diagnostic studies in shrimp-sensitive individuals. J Allergy Clin Immunol; 1985; 76: 440-445.
- Daul, CB; Slattery, M; Morgan, JE; Lehrer, SB. Identification of a common major crustacea allergen. J Allergy Clin Immunol; 1992; 89: 194.