Publication: Amaranthus species around Bangkok, Thailand and the release of allergenic proteins from their pollens
5
Issued Date
2015-09-01
Resource Type
ISSN
22288694
0125877X
0125877X
Other identifier(s)
2-s2.0-84982728149
Rights
Mahidol University
Rights Holder(s)
SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology. Vol.33, No.3 (2015), 203-210
Suggested Citation
Umaporn Siriwattanakul, Surapon Piboonpocanun, Paweena Traiperm, Aussanee Pichakam, Wisuwat Songnuan Amaranthus species around Bangkok, Thailand and the release of allergenic proteins from their pollens. Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology. Vol.33, No.3 (2015), 203-210. doi:10.12932/AP0547.33.3.2015 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/36078
Research Projects
Organizational Units
Authors
Journal Issue
Thesis
Title
Amaranthus species around Bangkok, Thailand and the release of allergenic proteins from their pollens
Other Contributor(s)
Abstract
© 2016, Allergy and Immunology Society of Thailand. All right reserved. Background: Pollen of Amaranthus L., commonly known as careless weed or Phak-khom in Thai, has become one of the major causes of airway allergy in many countries including Thailand. Despite its recognized importance, there is no available information about which Amaranthus species are producing allergenic pollen more likely to affect Thai patients. Furthermore, only allergenic proteins released from pollen can cause allergy. Objective: This study aimed to survey species of Amaranthus found in Bangkok and to investigate the impact of water on pollen damage and protein release from Amaranthus pollens. Methods: Amaranthus inflorescences were sampled and identified using the identification key provided in "Flora of Thailand". Shed pollens were collected on day 1, 3 and 7 after shedding. Ten mg of pollens in distilled water including damaged pollens were counted under a light microscope. In addition, supernatant was analyzed for concentration of proteins released from pollens using Bradford’s assay. Profiles of released proteins and IgE binding proteins were analyzed by SDS-PAGE and Western blot. Results: Three species of Amaranthus-A. hybridus, A. spinosus, and A. viridis were identified. SDS-PAGE analysis revealed at least twelve protein bands with MW ranging from 10 to 80 kDa. Water caused more damage to pollens and higher amount of proteins were recovered from pollens 1 day after shedding than from 3- and 7-days old pollens. The results of Western blot showed IgE-bound proteins with MW ranging from 30 to 50 kDa. Conclusion: Water could damage pollens and time after shedding and significantly affected the amount of allergenic proteins released from pollen.