Acta Veterinaria et Zootechnica Sinica ›› 2023, Vol. 54 ›› Issue (6): 2272-2279.doi: 10.11843/j.issn.0366-6964.2023.06.007

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Advances in Detection Methods and Control Solutions for Feline Allergens

LI Zhaoyan, GAO Jiang, GUO Shihui, ZHAO Ruqian, MA Wenqiang*   

  1. Key Laboratory of Animal Physiology and Biochemistry, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
  • Received:2022-08-12 Online:2023-06-23 Published:2023-06-16

Abstract: Cats are one of the most popular pets in China, and the number of cat owners has been increasing in recent years. Cat allergens are one of the most common animal-derived allergens. The adverse effects to allergic population and society caused by feline allergens, such as rhinitis, conjunctivitis and urticaria, are gradually attracting extensive attention. This review aims to summarize the biological characteristics, sensitization mechanisms, detection methods, and control solutions for feline allergens, which will provide a theoretical basis for in-depth research and effective intervention of feline allergens.

Key words: feline allergens, biological characteristics, detection methods, control solutions

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