... between plant-derived foods and pollens. Watermelon profilin has been reported to be a major allergen in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus). The aim of this study was to characterize recombinant watermelon profilin, confirming its reactivity for diagnostic purposes and the development of immunotherapy...

...Carlos Pastor; Javier Cuesta-Herranz; Barbara Cases; Marina Pérez-Gordo; Elena Figueredo; Manuel de las Heras; Fernando Vivanco Background: Watermelon is a worldwide consumed Cucurbitaceae fruit that can elicit allergic reactions. However, the major allergens of watermelon are not known. The aim...