[Cannabis and crossed allergy with food].

Abstract

Cannabis use has increased over the last decade. At the same time, we see cannabis allergies appearing, ranging from simple rhinoconjunctivitis to anaphylactic-type reactions, some of which are severe since fatal cases have been described, but we also see allergic-induced food allergies cross-linked in the family of lipid transfer proteins (LTP). Indeed, cannabis contains an LTP called Can s 3. The LT are very widespread in the vegetable kingdom and are present in many vegetables and fruits. LTPs have a similar chemical structure and therefore cross-allergy is common. Thus, by becoming aware of the LTP of cannabis, it is possible to become allergic by a mechanism of cross-allergy to the other LTPs present in fruits and vegetables. This syndrome is referred to as cannabis-fruit-vegetable syndrome.

• Authors: M Drouet, A Hoppe, A S Moreau, J C Bonneau, J M Leclere, J Le Sellin
• Journal: Revue de pneumologie clinique (Rev Pneumol Clin) Vol. 73 Issue 6 Pg. 290-293 (Dec 2017) ISSN: 1776-2561 [Electronic] France
• Vernacular Title: Cannabis et allergie croisée alimentaire.
• PMID: 29122396 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• Allergens
• Carrier Proteins
• lipid transfer protein

Topics

• Allergens (immunology)
• Cannabis (immunology)
• Carrier Proteins (immunology)
• Cross Reactions (immunology)
• Food Hypersensitivity (immunology)
• Humans