Characterization of the allergen Sol gem 2 from the fire ant venom, Solenopsis geminata

Sol i 2 is a potent allergen in Solenopsis invicta venom, and most humans exhibit reactivity to it. The Sol gem 2 allergen found in the venom of the Thai tropical fire ant Solenopsis geminata was analysed in the present study. The protein was present in higher amounts than other proteins, as determi...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: S Sukprasert, N Uawonggul, T Jamjanya, S Thammasirirak, J Daduang, S Daduang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SciELO 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992012000300010