Table 1Lipocalin allergens

AllergenAnimalComments
Bla g 4CockroachAn indoor allergen in the warm humid climate.
Bos d 2CowAn occupational allergen in the farming environment.
Bos d 5Cowβ-Lactoglobulin, a food allergen in cow's milk.
Can f 1DogAn indoor allergen sensitizing in homes, public places and in laboratory animal facilities.
Can f 2DogAnother dog allergen.
Cav p 1Guinea pigAn indoor allergen sensitizing in homes and in laboratory animal facilities.
Cav p 2Guinea pigAnother guinea pig allergen.
Equ c 1HorseAn allergen related to occupational exposure and horse riding.
Equ c 2HorseAnother horse allergen.
Fel d 4CatA recently characterized feline allergen in the lipocalin family.
Mus m 1MouseAn indoor allergen sensitizing in homes and in laboratory animal facilities.
Ory c 1RabbitAn occupational allergen in laboratory animal facilities.
Ory c 2RabbitAnother rabbit allergen.
Rat n 1RatAn occupational allergen in laboratory animal facilities.
Tria p 1Kissing bugA salivary allergen from Triatoma protracta found in many regions of the Western Hemisphere.

From: Important Mammalian Respiratory Allergens Are Lipocalins

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