... characterization and allergenic activity of Lyc e 2 (b-fructofuranosidase), a glycosylated allergen of tomato Sandra Westphal1, Daniel Kolarich 2 , Kay Foetisch1, Iris Lauer1, Friedrich Altmann 2 , ... biological activity of allergens.Keywords: Lyc e 2; tomato; food allergen; IgE reactivity;glycoprotein.To date, only few attempts have been made to identify and characterize tomato allergens. ... peroxidase,deglycosylated horseradish peroxidase, the glycopeptideMUXF and MUXF conjugated to BSA as well as BSAalone were used. The histamine releases were measured byan enzyme immunoassay...