Mammalian Meat Allergy
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Basophil Activation Test for Allergy Diagnosis
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2021
The basophil activation test is a complementary in vitro diagnostic test for the evaluation of IgE-mediated allergic reactions based on the detection of basophil activation in the presence of a specific stimulus through the measure of activation markers by flow cytometry.
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Species Determination and Quantitation in Mixtures Using MRM Mass Spectrometry of Peptides Applied to Meat Authentication
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2016
We present a protocol for identifying and quantifying the components in mixtures of species possessing similar proteins. Mass spectrometry detects peptides for identification, and gives relative quantitation by ratios of peak areas. As a tool food for fraud detection, the method can detect 1% horse in beef.
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Introducing an Angle Adjustable Cutting Box for Analyzing Slice Shear Force in Meat
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2013
Slice shear force is a reference method for beef texture analysis. Using an angle adjustable cutting box could increase its accuracy for research purposes. The results from different locations within the longissimus muscle show a high correlation with Warner-Bratzler shear force methodology and high potential adaptability for different muscles.
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Mouse Body Temperature Measurement Using Infrared Thermometer During Passive Systemic Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Evaluation
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2018
Here we present a new method to accurately measure body temperature differences in passive systemic anaphylaxis (PSA) and food allergy mouse models using an infrared thermometer. This procedure has been accurately duplicated in previous PSA results.
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Detection and Isolation of Campylobacter spp. from Raw Meat
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2024
Campylobacter is the leading cause of bacterial foodborne gastroenteritis worldwide. Despite establishments enacting measures to reduce the prevalence throughout their facilities, contaminated products consistently reach consumers. The technique developed over the past twelve years addresses limitations of existing methods for isolating and detecting Campylobacter spp. from raw meat.
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In alpha-gal syndrome, IgE antibodies recognize the carbohydrate galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose rather than a meat protein. This antibody-target interaction provides the immunological basis for symptoms after exposure to mammalian meat. Identifying the relevant target helps immunologists distinguish this allergy from other adverse food reactions and investigate how sensitization develops.
The delay reflects the time required for digestion and absorption before the relevant allergen exposure occurs. Consequently, symptoms may not begin immediately after a meal, making the food trigger harder to recognize. Timing becomes an important clue when clinicians evaluate reactions such as hives, gastrointestinal distress, or anaphylaxis.
Tick bites can be associated with sensitization that precedes alpha-gal syndrome. In this context, vector exposure may shape the immune response by helping generate IgE directed against galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose. This connection gives immunologists a way to study how an environmental exposure can influence the later development of allergic disease.
The presence of immune-mediated symptoms, including hives or anaphylaxis, supports an allergic process rather than a nonspecific adverse response. Gastrointestinal distress may also occur, so symptoms alone do not identify the mechanism. Evaluating symptom type, delayed timing, and exposure to mammalian meat helps clarify the clinical pattern.
Evaluation focuses on linking symptoms with exposure to meats from mammals, including beef, pork, or lamb, while considering the characteristic delay before symptoms appear. Once likely triggers are identified, guidance centers on avoiding relevant exposures and preparing for emergency treatment because reactions can range from hives to anaphylaxis.
This condition connects food allergy with vector-associated immune sensitization. Its study allows researchers to examine how tick exposure may influence IgE responses and how those responses produce clinical disease after later food exposure. It also demonstrates why immunological assessment must consider environmental history, delayed symptoms, and the distinction between allergy and intolerance.