Jack mackerel/Scad
Jack mackerel/Scad Scientific Information
Type: Whole Allergen
Display Name: Jack mackerel/Scad
Allergen code: f60
Family: Carangidae
Latin Name: Trachurus japonicus
Other Names: Jack mackerel/Scad
WHO/ICD-11 code: XM95M8
Clinical Relevance
IgE antibodies to Jack mackerel have been measured in asthmatic adults, atopic dermatitis patients, and food-allergic children.
This fish is not a mackerel but a jack. It is also called Japanese scad. There are several species of Trachurus, some also called horse mackerel. Other names used are saurel, cigar fish and round robin. The name horse mackerel is also sometimes applied to certain species of tuna and bonito
Cross-Reactivity
Species within groups of fish, like Gadiformes (examples: codfish and hake) and Scombroid fish (examples: mackerel and tuna) seem to share allergenic components. The overlap of allergen specificity between the groups seems to be moderate or even small.
References
- Kino M, Izumi K. Frequency of positive reaction to Pharmacia CAP System RAST new food and inhalant allergen (26 allergens) specific IgE in patients with atopic bronchial asthma. Japanese Soc Allergol 1992.
- Lindqvist A, Ikezawa Z, Tanaka A, Yman L. Seafood specific IgE in atopic dermatitis. Ann Allergy 1993;70:58.
- Yamada M, Torii S. Clinical evaluation of Pharmacia CAP System new food and inhalant allergens. Japanese Soc Allergol 1992.