Banana lectin (BanLec) induces non-specific activation of basophils and mast cells in atopic subjects

• Published in: European annals of allergy and clinical immunology Vol. 50; no. 6; p. 243
• Main Authors: Krithika, N., Pramod, S.N., Mahesh, P.A., Venkatesh, Y.P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Italy 01.11.2018
• Subjects: histamine release; banana lectin; atopics; skin prick test; serum IgE

Dietary lectins play a major role in the activation of mast cells / basophils by bridging cell surface IgE glycans to release histamine and other mediators. In the present study, the effect of mannose / glucose-specific banana lectin (BanLec) on the activation of mast cells / basophils from non-atop...