PROJECT NUMBER
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2000-483
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED
Prawn allergen identifaction and purification
Crustaceans such as prawn, crab and lobster are recognised as a common cause of allergic reactions to seafood. Overseas studies have shown that the major allergen in prawn is the heat-stable muscle protein tropomysin. A similar protein has been found in other crustaceans.
In the current...
ORGANISATION:
Elisa Systems