Abstract
Information about the biological properties of Blomia tropicalis allergens is scarce. It is predicted that Blo t 12, an allergen with two described isoforms, contains a chitin-binding domain, similar to that found in peritrophins. Th2 adjuvant properties have been described for chitin. Therefore, it is feasible that binding to this carbohydrate influences its allergenicity. We aimed to evaluate the chitin-binding activity of Blo t 12 isoallergens and its effect on airway inflammation and antibody responses in a murine model of allergen sensitization. Chitin-binding assays were conducted with the recombinant isoallergens Blo t 12.0101 and Blo t 12.0102. BALB/c mice were sensitized via i.p. with any of the two isoforms (alone, with chitin or alum) and then challenged intranasally. Methacholine-induced bronchial hyperreactivity was tested by whole-body plethysmography and lung sections were stained with hematoxylin and eosin and periodic-acid Schiff. Total IgE and allergen-specific IgE, IgG1 and IgG2 levels were measured by ELISA. The two isoforms bound chitin, but Blo t 12.0101 showed a stronger binding capacity. Both isoforms induced total and allergen-specific IgE, airway hyperreactivity, bronchial inflammation and mucus secret...Continue Reading
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