R.M. Goldblum

Isolation and characterization of native Cry j 3 from Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) pollen.

Background:  Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) pollinosis is the most prevalent allergy in Japan. Recently, the Japanese cedar pollen allergen Cry j 3 was cloned as a homologue of Jun a 3, which is a major allergen from mountain cedar (Juniperus ashei) pollen. However, native Cry j 3 has not been isolated and there are no reports on its allergenic activity. The aims of this study were to isolate native Cry j 3 and assess its immunoglobulin E (IgE)‐binding capacity in patients with Japanese cedar pollinosis.

Identification of mutations in the genes for the pollen allergens of eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana)

Background Cedar pollens are important causes of seasonal allergic disease in diverse geographical areas. However, pollens from different families and species vary in their propensity to induce allergic responses.