rCan f5 is an allergen component of dog epithelium, which is a kallikrein protein of the prostate gland produced by intact male dogs. This allergen component is present in dog hair and dander and causes sensitization in about 70% of individuals allergic to dogs.
The Can f5 allergen component is a primary marker of sensitization to intact male dogs. Sensitization to this allergen component is associated with symptoms of asthma, rhinoconjunctivitis, and can also cause polysensitization. Due to cross-reactivity with human prostate-specific antigen, sensitization to Can f5 may cause sexual disorders, including infertility, and is important in anaphylactic reactions.
FEIA (Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay) – a fluorescent enzyme immunoassay that provides quantitative determination of the allergen component.
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