Chicken egg (Gallus gallus domesticus) is a protein-rich food source, widely consumed raw, boiled, or processed. Egg white contains the highly allergenic protein Gal d2, known as ovalbumin, which is the main allergenic component of eggs.
Egg is one of the most common sources of food allergy, especially in infants and children (prevalence 1.3-1.6%), and less than 0.25% in adults. Sensitization to egg is the basis for allergic reactions. Gal d2 (ovalbumin) is the main allergenic component, sensitive to heat and enzymatic breakdown, which reduces its allergenicity. Allergy to Gal d2 is mainly associated with consumption of raw eggs. Measuring sIgE to Gal d2 helps predict persistent allergy to raw eggs and assess the development of tolerance to cooked eggs.
FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay) – quantitative determination of specific IgE antibody levels.
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