Non-specific lipid-transfer proteins (nsLTPs) are a family of pan-allergens present in foods and pollen.
However, sequence homology among them is limited. The objective of this study was to evaluate the
IgE-mediated cross-reactivity between nsLTPs from different sources and evaluate the allergenic
properties of LTPs from peach (Pru p 3) and pellitory (Par j 1/Par j 2), major fruit and pollen allergens.
Both proteins were purified and characterised.