Acta Veterinaria et Zootechnica Sinica ›› 2024, Vol. 55 ›› Issue (2): 471-480.doi: 10.11843/j.issn.0366-6964.2024.02.006

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Recent Progress of Major Allergens in Cats and Dogs

LI Chunxiao, AN Wei, GAO Boquan, WANG Zhenlong, HAN Bing, TAO Hui, WANG Jinquan*, WANG Xiumin*   

  1. Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Feed Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
  • Received:2023-03-27 Online:2024-02-23 Published:2024-02-27

Abstract: The cat and dog allergens can cause rhinitis, asthma, and other allergic reactions. A variety of allergens have been found in the extracts from pet dander, hair, saliva, and sublingual glands. The concentrations of allergens detected in many public buildings without pets (such as hospitals, schools, offices, etc.) are sufficient to cause or exacerbate allergic diseases in people. At present, allergen-specific immunotherapy is the most effective treatment for feline and canine allergy. This review mainly summarized the current research progress in the treatment of cat and dog allergens and the application of anti-allergic drugs. It provides a novel idea for the prevention and control of feline and canine allergy.

Key words: cat allergens, dog allergens, specific immunotherapy, vaccines, recombinant allergen

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