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. 2018 Feb 14;18(1):6. doi: 10.1007/s11882-018-0759-9

Table 2.

Mammalian allergens involved in occupational OR/OA

Animal source Major allergens Protein family Main source Exposed workers (reference)
Cow (Bos domesticus) Bos d 2 Lipocalin Dander Dairy farmers
[52, 54]
nBos d 4* α-Lactalbumin Milk Candy and pastry workers
[55, 56]
nBos d 6* Albumin Serum Lab workers
[57, 58]
nBos d 8* Casein Milk Leather tanning
[59]
Dermatological powder use
[55, 60]
Mouse (Mus musculus) Mus m 1** Lipocalin Urine Laboratory animal workers
[61]
Rat (Rattus norvegicus) Rat n 1 Lipocalin Urine Laboratory animal workers [18••]
Guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) Cav p 1 Lipocalin Dander, saliva Laboratory animal workers [18••]
Cav p 2 Lipocalin Saliva, dander

Modified according to [51•]

*Commercially available for component-resolved IgE diagnosis

**Only on immuno-solid-phase allergen chip