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    Ann Allergy. 1992 Oct;69(4):321-2.

    Fel d I allergen: skin and or saliva?

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    Department of Chest Disease and Allergy, Hôpital de Ste-Marguerite, Marseille, France.

    Abstract

    To determine the relative importance of saliva and sebaceous glands as sources of Fel d I allergen, we compared Fel d I levels at the base and tip of the hair in areas presenting more or less sebaceous glands and areas licked more or less frequently. The amount of Fel d I was significantly higher at the base than the tip of the hair. Further, it was strongly correlated with the density of sebaceous glands. This study demonstrated that the most abundant source of Fel d I allergen is cat skin.

    PMID:
    1416268
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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