pinus resinosa pollen

Pinus resinosa pollen is a diagnostic allergen extract derived from the red pine tree (*Pinus resinosa*), a species native to North America. It is primarily utilized in clinical settings as a diagnostic agent to identify patients with allergic sensitivities to red pine pollen through skin testing procedures, such as skin prick or intradermal tests. The extract works by interacting with allergen-specific IgE antibodies on the surface of mast cells and basophils; in sensitized individuals, this interaction triggers the release of inflammatory mediators, resulting in a visible wheal-and-flare reaction. It is categorized as a diagnostic biological agent rather than a therapeutic medication and is listed in databases such as DrugBank (DB10923).

Other names

red pine pollenPinus resinosa pollen extract