Enzymet papain anvendt i industri og födevarer giver allergi
Engelsk titel: The enzyme papain used in industry and food causes allergic sensitization
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Författare:
Rosenthal AP
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Blönd MB
Email: apro@noh.regionh.dk
Språk: Dan
Antal referenser: 5
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UI-nummer: 08101139
Sammanfattning
The proteolytic enzyme papain is known to cause allergic sensitization. At a research laboratory several employees developed allergic symptoms after occupational exposure to papain dust and were referred to the local Clinic of Occupational Medicine. 10 out of 22 employees reported work-related ocular itching and symptoms of rhinitis. A Histamine Release Test showed that three employees were sensitized to papain. After the introduction of more stringent hygienic procedures including the use of a fume cupboard and external washing of test tubes during use, all work-related symptoms disappeared.