Reaction severity and peach threshold amount during oral challenge in nonspecific lipid transfer protein allergy.

The article discusses the challenges in diagnosing and managing allergies to nonspecific lipid transfer protein (nsLTP) and the varying degrees of clinical severity in patients. A study was conducted to determine the minimum amount of peach nsLTP required to induce an allergic reaction during a food challenge test. The research found that around 24.5 μg of Pru p 3 (equivalent to 2.5 g of peach with peel) was needed to trigger symptoms, highlighting the importance of standardizing diagnostic tests for better clinical management. The study also emphasized the safety of the double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge procedure and its implications for improving patient quality of life. [Extracted from the article]