Title of article
Interaction Between Air Pollutants and Pollen Grains: The Role on the Rising Trend in Allergy
Author/Authors
Varasteh , Abdol-Reza Immuno-Biochemistry lab - Immunology Research Center - Mashhad University of medical Sciences - Mashhad, Iran , Sedghy , Farnaz Department of Immunology - School of Medicine - Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman , Sankian , Mojtaba Allergy Research Center - School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences - Mashhad, Iran , Moghadam , Malihe Allergy Research Center - School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences - Mashhad, Iran
Pages
6
From page
219
To page
224
Abstract
Asthma and allergic diseases cases have risen in recent decades. Plant pollen is considered as the main
aeroallergen causing allergic reactions. According to available data, urban residents experience more
respiratory allergies than rural residents mainly due to the interaction between chemical air pollutants and
pollen grains. This interaction can occur through several mechanisms; chemical pollutants might facilitate
pollen allergen release, act as adjuvants to stimulate IgE-mediated responses, modify allergenic potential, and
enhance the expression of some allergens in pollen grains. This review focuses on the most recent theories
explaining how air pollutants can interact with pollen grains and allergens.
Keywords
Urban air pollution , respiratory allergy , Chemical air pollutants , Allergens pollen
Journal title
Reports of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (RBMB)
Serial Year
2018
Record number
2525259
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