The novel structure of the cockroach allergen Bla g 1 has implications for allergenicity and exposure assessment.
Mueller, G.A., Pedersen, L.C., Lih, F.B., Glesner, J., Moon, A.F., Chapman, M.D., Tomer, K.B., London, R.E., Pomes, A.(2013) J Allergy Clin Immunol 132: 1420-1426.e9
- PubMed: 23915714 
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2013.06.014
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
4JRB - PubMed Abstract: 
Sensitization to cockroach allergens is a major risk factor for asthma. The cockroach allergen Bla g 1 has multiple repeats of approximately 100 amino acids, but the fold of the protein and its biological function are unknown.
Organizational Affiliation: 
Laboratory of Structural Biology, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC. Electronic address: Mueller3@niehs.nih.gov.