The structure of the dust mite allergen Der p 7 reveals similarities to innate immune proteins.
Mueller, G.A., Edwards, L.L., Aloor, J.J., Fessler, M.B., Glesner, J., Pomes, A., Chapman, M.D., London, R.E., Pedersen, L.C.(2010) J Allergy Clin Immunol 125: 909-917.e4
- PubMed: 20226507 
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2009.12.016
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3H4Z - PubMed Abstract: 
Sensitization to house dust mite allergens is strongly correlated with asthma. Der p 7 elicits strong IgE antibody and T-cell responses in patients with mite allergy. However, the structure and biological function of this important allergen are unknown. Allergen function might contribute to allergenicity, as shown for the protease activity of group 1 mite allergens and the interaction with the innate immune system by group 2 mite allergens ...