Table 1. Characteristics of cat component allergens.
Name | MW (kDa) | Main source | Function |
---|---|---|---|
Fel d 1 | 30–38 | Saliva | Secretoglobin |
Fel d 2 | 68 | Dander, sera, urine | Albumin |
Fel d 3 | 11 | Dander | Cystatin |
Fel d 4 | 20 | Saliva | Lipocalin |
Fel d 5 | 24, 28, 64 | Saliva, serum | Immunoglobulin (IgA) |
Fel d 6 | 28, 94 | Saliva, serum | Immunoglobulin (IgM) |
Fel d 7 | 18 | Saliva | Lipocalin |
Fel d 8 | 24 | Saliva | Latherin |
MW, molecular weight.