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Table 3 Current homologous group for Grass allergens (exemplar species in bold)

From: Molecular, proteomic and immunological parameters of allergens provide inclusion criteria for new candidates within established grass and tree homologous groups

Homologous group

Established allergen species (Lorenz et al. , 2009)

Grass/Cereal pollen

Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet vernal grass

Avena sativa Oat

Dactylis glomerata Orchard grass/cocksfoot

Festuca spp. Meadow fescue

Holcus lanatus Velvet grass/Yorkshire fog

Hordeum vulgare Barley

Lolium perenne Perennial ryegrass

Phleum pratense Timothy grass

Poa pratensis Kentucky bluegrass

Secale cereale Cultivated rye

Triticum aestivum Cultivated wheat