Table 5. Kiwi allergens identified so far.
| Allergens | Molecular weight (kDa) | Protein family | Cross-reactivity |
|---|---|---|---|
| nAct d 1 | 27 | Actinidin cystein protease | Unknown |
| nAcr d 2 | 24 | Thaumatin-like protein | Unknown |
| nAct d 3 | 42 | Glycoprotein with unknown function | Birch and grass pollen, latex |
| nAct d 4 | 11 | Phytocystatin | Unknown Unknown |
| nAct d 5 | 26 | Kiwellin | Unknown |
| Act d 6 | 18 | Pectin methylesterase inhibitor | |
| Act d 7 | 50 | Pectin methylesterase | Unknown |
| rAct d 8 # | 17 | Bet v 1-homologues (PR10) | Birch pollen |
| rAct d 9 | 14 | Profilin | Birch and grass pollen, numerous plant-based foods, latex |
| Act d 11 | 17 | Major latex protein |
Information based on www.allergome.org [41], #available in modified form; Act d 1: marker molecule for primary kiwi allergy.