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allergen any substance capable of inducing an allergy allergen [′al·ər‚jen] (immunology) Any antigen, such as pollen, a drug, or food, that induces an allergic state in humans or animals. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| How pollen allergens contribute to inflammation in the lower airways has puzzled researchers since few pollen grains reach the peripheral airways due to their size. Monoclonal antibodies to the birch pollen allergen Betula alba verrucosa (Bet v I [clone 2E10, CS2/135, Allergopharma J. 3] formaldehyde enhances the asthmatic response to inhaled pollen allergen in subjects with intermittent asthma. |
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