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Prohevein from the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) is a major latex allergen.
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Abstract
There is general agreement that proteins eluting from different natural rubber latex products can cause immediate type hypersensitivity reactions in latex-allergic patients. However, there is as yet no consensus as to what are the most important allergens in natural rubber latex.