Sensitization to oil palm pollen associates with risks and severity of allergic diseases

• Main Authors: Sio, Yang Yie, Nanong, Gallego Allaine Victoria, Lim, Jie Ann, Matta, Sri Anusha, Say, Yee How*, Teh, Keng Foo *, Wong, Yi Ru *, Smyrna Moti, Rawanan Shah *, Kavita, Reginald *, Chew, Fook Tim
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2024
• Subjects: QK Botany; QR Microbiology; RA Public aspects of medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/2600/; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.waojou.2023.100853

Background: Elaeis guineensis (Ela g, oil palm) pollen is one of the most predominant species of inhalant allergens in the tropical Southeast Asia region; however, its association with the manifestation of allergic diseases remains largely unexplored. This study aimed to determine the sensitization...