Pea is an annual plant widely distributed worldwide. Its probable origin is Southwest Asia. Green pea is a popular vegetable with many varieties: for fresh consumption and dried. Peas are rich in carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and have low fat content. They are used as a food product and have medicinal properties.
Peas have medicinal properties, including contraceptive, fungistatic, and spermicidal effects. There is potential cross-reactivity between peas and other legumes, especially soy, chickpeas, and lentils, which may influence clinical allergy manifestations. This interaction is particularly important in regions with high legume consumption. The main allergens are vicilin and convicilin proteins.
FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay), ImmunoCAP (Solid-phase Immunofluorescence) – quantitative determination of sensitization to pea allergen.
Please note that the research method and reference values may vary depending on the equipment and test systems used.