Can f 1 explained

Can f 1 or canis familiaris allergen 1 is a lipocalin^[1] allergen produced by dogs^[2] in their tongue epithelial tissue.^[3] It is homologous with the human lipocalin LCN1.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/O18873 Major allergen Can f 1
2. Grammer, Leslie C. and Paul A. Greenberger (2009), Patterson's Allergic Diseases p. 97.
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5. Breitenbuecher. Christina. Belanger. Janelle M.. Levy. Kerinne. Mundell. Paul. Fates. Valerie. Gershony. Liza. Famula. Thomas R.. Oberbauer. Anita M.. 2016-04-22. Protein expression and genetic variability of canine Can f 1 in golden and Labrador retriever service dogs. Canine Genetics and Epidemiology. 3. 3. 10.1186/s40575-016-0031-3. 2052-6687. 4840867. 27110374 . free .