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  2. Monosodium glutamate - Wikipedia

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    MSG is freely soluble in water, but it is not hygroscopic and is insoluble in common organic solvents (such as ether). [39] It is generally stable under food-processing conditions. MSG does not break down during cooking and, like other amino acids, will exhibit a Maillard reaction (browning) in the presence of sugars at very high temperatures. [40]

  3. List of allergens - Wikipedia

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    Name Possible reaction(s) Remarks Balsam of Peru: Redness, swelling, itching, allergic contact dermatitis reactions, stomatitis (inflammation and soreness of the mouth or tongue), cheilitis (inflammation, rash, or painful erosion of the lips, oropharyngeal mucosa, or angles of their mouth), pruritus, hand eczema, generalized or resistant plantar dermatitis, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and blisters.

  4. Type II hypersensitivity - Wikipedia

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    [3] An example of complement dependent type II hypersensitivity is an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction following transfusion of ABO incompatible blood. [4] Preformed antibody (predominantly IgM) against donor red cell antigens not found in an individual of a particular blood group (e.g. anti-A IgM in an individual with blood group B), bind to the donor red cell surface and lead to rapid ...

  5. Allergen - Wikipedia

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    An allergen is an otherwise harmless substance that triggers an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals by stimulating an immune response.. In technical terms, an allergen is an antigen that is capable of stimulating a type-I hypersensitivity reaction in atopic individuals through immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses. [1]

  6. Cross-reactivity - Wikipedia

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    Cross-reactivity, in a general sense, is the reactivity of an observed agent which initiates reactions outside the main reaction expected.This has implications for any kind of test or assay, including diagnostic tests in medicine, and can be a cause of false positives.

  7. Most people aren't really allergic to penicillin. More ... - AOL

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    "We have to test 100 people in order to find one" who reacts, Stone said. While some of those reactions can be severe, most are not. People may develop a rash, diarrhea or feel nauseated.

  8. SAMPLE history - Wikipedia

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    It is used for alert (conscious) people, but often much of this information can also be obtained from the family or friend of an unresponsive person. In the case of severe trauma, this portion of the assessment is less important. A derivative of SAMPLE history is AMPLE history which places a greater emphasis on a person's medical history. [2]

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