Species-specific IgE recognition of cockroach allergens in human-dog dyads sharing the same household.
6 affiliations
- 1Department of Medical Research, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
- 2Department of Marketing, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan.
- 3Department of Chemistry, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan.
- 4Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
- 5Department of Pharmacy, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
- 6Department of Biology, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua, Taiwan.
Abstract
Introduction
Allergic diseases commonly affect both humans and companion animals, yet little is known about how shared household environments influence allergen recognition across species. Cockroach allergens are major contributors to human allergic disease, yet their immunological impact on cohabiting dogs has not been systematically evaluated. Using a One Health-informed comparative approach, we investigated cockroach IgE recognition profiles in 68 human-dog dyads residing in shared domestic environments.Methods
We assessed household characteristics, allergic histories, and cockroach infestation patterns through structured questionnaires. Serum IgE reactivity to Periplaneta americana allergens was analyzed by immunoblotting in paired owner-dog samples.Results
Concurrent allergic conditions were identified in 52.9% of owner-dog pairs. Cockroach activity was most frequently reported in kitchens (61.4%), with additional evidence near dog feeding bowls (10.0%) and sleeping areas (4.3%), indicating common environmental exposure. Comparative immunoblot analysis revealed both shared and species-specific IgE recognition patterns. Per a 1, Per a 3, Per a 4, and Per a 9 were recognized in both species, whereas dogs showed higher recognition frequencies for Per a 4 (69%) and Per a 9 (40%), while owners more frequently recognized Per a 1 (34%), Per a 3 (34%) and Per a 7 (26%).Discussion
These findings suggest that shared household exposure does not necessarily produce identical allergen recognition profiles and support the concept of species-specific allergen recognition under common environmental conditions. This study provides new insights into comparative allergy between humans and companion dogs and highlights the importance of considering both host biology and household exposure when investigating environmental allergic diseases.
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BibTeX
@article{lee2026speciesspecific,
title = {{Species-specific IgE recognition of cockroach allergens in human-dog dyads sharing the same household.}},
author = {Mey-Fann Lee and Jane Lu Hsu and Ching-Chun Lin and Yu-Wen Chu and Nancy M Wang},
journal = {Frontiers in allergy},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.3389/falgy.2026.1932833},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42908801},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Species-specific IgE recognition of cockroach allergens in human-dog dyads sharing the same household.
AU - Mey-Fann Lee
AU - Jane Lu Hsu
AU - Ching-Chun Lin
AU - Yu-Wen Chu
AU - Nancy M Wang
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/07
JO - Frontiers in allergy
DO - 10.3389/falgy.2026.1932833
UR - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42908801
AB - Introduction Allergic diseases commonly affect both humans and companion animals, yet little is known about how shared household environments influence allergen recognition across species. Cockroach allergens are major contributors to human allergic disease, yet their immunological impact on cohabiting dogs has not been systematically evaluated. Using a One Health-informed comparative approach, we investigated cockroach IgE recognition profiles in 68 human-dog dyads residing in shared domestic environments.Methods We assessed household characteristics, allergic histories, and cockroach infestation patterns through structured questionnaires. Serum IgE reactivity to Periplaneta americana allergens was analyzed by immunoblotting in paired owner-dog samples.Results Concurrent allergic conditions were identified in 52.9% of owner-dog pairs. Cockroach activity was most frequently reported in kitchens (61.4%), with additional evidence near dog feeding bowls (10.0%) and sleeping areas (4.3%), indicating common environmental exposure. Comparative immunoblot analysis revealed both shared and species-specific IgE recognition patterns. Per a 1, Per a 3, Per a 4, and Per a 9 were recognized in both species, whereas dogs showed higher recognition frequencies for Per a 4 (69%) and Per a 9 (40%), while owners more frequently recognized Per a 1 (34%), Per a 3 (34%) and Per a 7 (26%).Discussion These findings suggest that shared household exposure does not necessarily produce identical allergen recognition profiles and support the concept of species-specific allergen recognition under common environmental conditions. This study provides new insights into comparative allergy between humans and companion dogs and highlights the importance of considering both host biology and household exposure when investigating environmental allergic diseases.
SN - 2673-6101
ER -