scientific program - World Allergy Organization

WAO Congress–XVIII ICACI Final Program
MONDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER - continued
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
Free Communication Session 15:45 - 17:15
FC1 -Allergen Characterization
Room 12, Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
CME Credit: 1.5
Co-Chair: Martin Chapman, United States
Co-Chair: John Zambrano-Haboud, Ecuador
Abstract #O-1-1
Tryptase-mediated allergen cleavage: a general mechanism for
terminating allergen-induced mast cell degranulation
Rauter I 1 , Flicker S 1 , Krauth MT 2 , Valent P 2 , Vrtala S 1 , Valenta R 1 ,
Pittner G 1 , Semper H 2
1 Department of Pathophysiology, University of Vienna Medical School,
Vienna, Austria, 2 Department of Internal Medicine, University of
Vienna Medical School, Vienna, Austria
Abstract #O-1-2
Molecular cloning and characterization of major allergen of sea squirt
asthma
Shigeta SS 1 , Wakisaka TW 1 , Katsutani TK 2 , Aki TA 1 , Ono KO 1
1 Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan, 2 Katsutani-
Ogasahara Clinic, Hatsukaiti, Japan
Abstract #O-1-3
Characterization of recombinant major pollen allergen Phl p 4 from
Timothy grass (Phleum pratense)
Nandy A1 , Wald M1 , Suck R1 , Kahlert H1 , Cromwell O1 , Fiebig H1 1Allergopharma Joachim Ganzer KG, R&D Department, Reinbek,
Germany
Abstract # O-1-4
Heat-denaturation of recombinant ProDer p 1: consequences for its
structural and allergenic properties
Magi M 1 , Garcia L 1 , Vandenbranden M 1 , Jacquet A 1
1 Université Libre de Bruxelles, Gosselies, Belgium
Abstract # O-1-5
The dust mite proteome: what are the major components of extracts
apart from the allergens?
Bi XZ 1 , Angus AC 1 , Ong ST 1 , Chew FT 1
1 Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore,
Singapore, Singapore
Abstract # O-1-6
Structure-function relationships of the cockroach allergen Bla g 2
Wuenschmann S 1 , Chapman MD 1 , Gustchina A 2 , Pomes A 1
1 INDOOR Biotechnologies Inc., Charlottesville, VA, USA, 2 National
Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD, USA
Presenting authors indicated in bold.
Free Communication Session 15:45 - 17:15
FC2 -Animal Models of Disease
Gazebo I, Pan Pacific Hotel
CME Credit: 1.5
Co-Chair: Zuhair Ballas, United States
Co-Chair: John Ruhno, Australia
Abstract #O-2-1
Nerve growth factor expression in itchy skins of atopic NC/Nga mice
Tanaka A 1 , Fujisawa C 1 , Matsuda H 1
1 Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology, Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan
Abstract #O-2-2
The effect of stress duration and intensity on airway inflammation in
mice
Forsythe P 1 , Ebeling C 1 , Befus AD 1 , Vliagoftis H 1
1 University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Abstract #O-2-3
Th1-predominant cytokine response of splenocytes to bacterial antigen
in DS-Nh mice, model mouse of atopic dermatitis
Matsukura S 1 , Aihara M 1 , Ikezawa Y 1 , Nakazawa M 2 , Minami M 2 ,
Ikezawa Z 1
1 Dept. of Dermatology, Yokohama City Uni School of Medicine,
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan, 2 Dept. of Immunology, Yokohama City
Uni School of Medicine, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Abstract #O-2-4
Concurrent exposure to OVA and house dust mite subverts OVA’s
innocuous nature, resulting in OVA-specific Th2 sensitization and
airway inflammation
Fattouh R 1 , Pouladi MA 1 , Alvarez DA 1 , Johnson JR 1 , Inman MD 2 ,
Jordana M 1
1 McMaster University, Centre for Gene Therapeutics, Hamilton,
Ontario, Canada, 2 McMaster University, Firestone Institute for
Respiratory Health, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Abstract #O-2-5
Effect of maternal asthma and methacholine-induced hypoxia during
gestation on asthma phenotypes of offspring in mice
Chang YS 1 , Kim SS 1 , Park HK 1 , Cho SH 1 , Min KU 1 , Kim YY 1 , Oh
JW 1
1 Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Seoul National University,
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Abstract #O-2-6
The influence of probiotic Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 on the GALT
of young pigs
Duncker S 1 , Breves G 1 , Bischoff SC 2
1 School of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover, Germany, 2 Medical School
of Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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