Presença do alérgeno de soja Gly m 1 no ar em Maringá - PR
Levels of airborne soy allergen Gly m 1 in Maringá, PR, Brazil
Cinthya Covessi Thom de Souza; Nelson Augusto Rosario Filho; Ernesto Akio Taketomi; Juliana Silva Miranda; Ricardo Henrique Moreton Godoi
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Introdução: O conhecimento da aerobiologia local é fundamental para o alergista. Os aeroalérgenos são capazes de sensibilizar e levar ao desenvolvimento de doenças respiratórias alérgicas, portanto devem ser monitorados rotineiramente, tendo em vista possíveis mudanças locais conforme alterações climáticas, poluição e atividades agroindustriais. Objetivo: Verificar a presença e concentração do alérgeno principal da poeira da casca da soja (Gly m 1) na atmosfera da cidade de Maringá-PR e possíveis associações aos fatores climáticos. A escolha da soja deve-se a alta prevalência desta cultura no Brasil e nesta região do país. Até o presente momento, há apenas um estudo piloto feito por este mesmo grupo avaliando a presença deste alérgeno no Brasil. Métodos: Foram realizadas coletas de material atmosférico, durante o período de março de 2017 a março de 2018, durante 24 ou 48 horas distribuídas no decorrer do período, totalizando 70 amostras, das quais 10 foram excluídas por problemas técnicos de coleta. As amostras foram avaliadas pelo método ELISA (Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay ) para Gly m 1, sendo que todas as amostras apresentaram níveis detectáveis do alérgeno. Resultados: A mediana de concentração de Gly m 1 foi de 4,89 ng/m3. Os valores encontrados variaram de 0,66 ng/ m3 a 1826,1 ng/m3. Das 60 amostras analisadas, 23% delas apresentaram valores superiores a 90 ng/m3, sendo os meses de junho/2017 e março/2018 com concentrações mais elevadas. Houve correlação positiva das concentrações de Gly m 1 com as temperaturas máxima, média e mínima, umidade relativa, vento e insolação. Conclusão: Os dados evidenciam exposições constantes da população ao alérgeno do Gly m 1, por vezes em níveis elevados possivelmente capazes de gerar sensibilização e sintomas.
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Abstract
Introduction: Knowledge of local aerobiology is essential for allergists. Because airborne allergens can sensitize the population and lead to allergic respiratory diseases, they must be routinely monitored for the effects of climate change, pollution, and agroindustry. Objective: To verify the airborne presence and concentration of the main soy hull dust allergen (Gly m 1) in Maringá, PR, Brazil and possible associations with climatic factors. Soybeans were selected due to the high prevalence of this crop in this region. To date, only 1 pilot study (conducted by our group) has evaluated this allergen’s presence in Brazil. Methods: Atmospheric material was collected between March 2017 and March 2018 in 24- or 48-hour intervals, totaling 70 samples, of which 10 were excluded due to technical problems. The samples were tested for Gly m 1 using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and all samples showed detectable levels of the allergen. Results: The median concentration of Gly m 1 was 4.89 ng/m3, with values ranging from 0.66 ng/m3 to 1826.1 ng/m3. Of the 60 samples, 23% showed values > 90 ng/m3, with June 2017 and March 2018 having the highest concentrations. There was a positive correlation between Gly m 1 concentration and maximum, mean, and minimum temperatures, relative humidity, wind, and insolation. Conclusion: The data show that the population is constantly exposed to the Gly m 1 allergen, sometimes at high levels, which may lead to sensitization and symptoms.
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04/12/2022
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14/12/2022
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