ligustrum vulgare pollen

Ligustrum vulgare pollen is an allergen extract derived from the pollen of the common privet plant (Ligustrum vulgare). [1] It is used for diagnostic purposes to identify sensitization to privet pollen in individuals with respiratory allergies. The extract contains allergenic proteins, with the major allergen identified as Lig v 1, which belongs to the Ole e 1-like protein family. The product is administered via a skin prick test, where it targets and binds to IgE antibodies on mast cells in sensitized patients. [6] This interaction triggers a localized allergic reaction, confirming a diagnosis of privet pollen allergy, which can manifest as allergic rhinitis and asthma. [1] The product is available under the brand name 'Privet'.

Brand names

Privet

Other names

common privet pollen allergen extractPrivet pollen extract