Amaranthus hybridus pollen

Amaranthus hybridus pollen is an allergenic extract derived from the plant Amaranthus hybridus. It is primarily used in allergy testing to diagnose sensitivity to this specific weed's pollens. The extract contains a mixture of proteins that can trigger allergic reactions in susceptible individuals and is classified as a biologic allergen for diagnostic use. Its mechanism of action involves provoking an immune response in patients with IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to Amaranthus pollens[1][5]. There are no known pharmaceutical or therapeutic uses beyond its role in allergy diagnosis.

Other names

AE-amaranth, green, pollenAE-pigweed, green, pollenamaranthus chlorostachys pollenamaranthus hybridus pollen extractamaranthus incurvatus pollenamaranthus patulus pollengreen amaranth pollengreen pigweed pollenslim amaranth pollensmooth amaranth pollensmooth pigweed pollen