Uncovering Oral Allergy Syndrome
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Have you ever experienced an itchy mouth after eating certain foods? We're going to find out what causes this strange reaction! We'll use two model systems to measure the tendency of certain foods associated with oral allergy syndrome to cause allergy and cross-react with each other.
Hypothesis
The hypothesis is that certain foods can cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to tree or grass pollens.
Method & Materials
You will use two model systems to measure the tendency of certain foods associated with oral allergy syndrome to cause allergy and cross-react with each other.
You will need two model systems, food samples, and a way to measure the tendency of certain foods to cause allergy and cross-react with each other.
Results
The experiment was able to identify major and minor food allergens, as well as important cross-reactivities between different families of allergens. It may also be used to predict the allergenic potential of new foods.
Why do this project?
This science project is interesting because it can help people identify which foods they may be allergic to, and it can also help predict the allergenic potential of new foods.
Also Consider
Experiment variations to consider include testing different types of food samples and using different model systems.
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