Isolation and Characterization of a Major Allergen in Buckwheat Seeds

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) is a common food and known as a cause of serious anaphylactic reactions following the ingestion in Japan (1). Several studies on buckwheat allergy have been also reported by investigators in other countries (2, 3). IgE has been implicated as the antibody involved in mediating the immediate hypersensitivity reactions