Agent Name |
Fungal xylanase |
Major Category |
Biological Agents |
Category |
Biological Enzymes |
Sources/Uses |
Bakers add fungal enzymes to improve dough quality and shelf life. Enzymes added include alpha-amylase, cellulase, and hemicellulase (especially xylanase). [Elms J, et al. Prevalence of sensitisation to cellulase aand xylanase in bakery workers. Occup Environ Med 2003;60:802-804] |
Comments |
Tarvainen K, et al. "Allergy from cellulase and xylanase enzymes" Clin Exp Allergy 1991 Sep;21(5):609-615. |
Reference Link |
Allergy from cellulase and xylanase enzymes |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Adverse Effects |
Asthma |
Yes |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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