Removal of Cat Major Allergen (Fel d I) from Futon (Japanese Bedding) with a Home Washing Machine

Michiko HASHIMOTO; Hideo NIGI; Masahiro SAKAGUCHI; Sakae INOUYE; Hiroshi MIYAZAWA; Mika WATANABE; Mino MITSUSEKI; Hiroshi YASUEDA; Hiroshi NITTA

doi:10.1292/jvms.56.597

Michiko HASHIMOTO, Hideo NIGI, Masahiro SAKAGUCHI, Sakae INOUYE, Hiroshi MIYAZAWA, Mika WATANABE, Mino MITSUSEKI, Hiroshi YASUEDA, Hiroshi NITTA

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Michiko HASHIMOTO
Hideo NIGI
Masahiro SAKAGUCHI
Sakae INOUYE
Hiroshi MIYAZAWA
Mika WATANABE
Mino MITSUSEKI
Hiroshi YASUEDA
Hiroshi NITTA
Author's Organization：
Division of Wild Animal Medicine, Nippon Veterinary and Animal Science University
Division of Wild Animal Medicine, Nippon Veterinary and Animal Science University
Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Health
Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Health
Department of Medical Technology, Kyorin University
Department of Human Ecology, The University of Tokyo
Lifestyle Research Center, Hitachi Ltd.
Clinical Research Center for Allergy and Rheumatology, National Sagamihara Hospital
Regional Environment Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies

Keywords: bedding, feline allergen, washing

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1994 Volume 56 Issue 3 Pages 597-598

DOI https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.56.597

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Abstract

We evaluated the removal of a cat major allergen (Feld I) from futons (Japanese bedding) with the use of a large-sized home washing machine. Before and after washing a futon that had been used in a home with a cat, a small amount of cotton was collected from the futon and Fel d I was extracted from the cotton. The levels of Fel d I were assayed by a sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). We found that washing reduced the Fel d I level in futons by more than 95%. In conclusion, washing of futons is an effective method for elimination of their cat allergens.

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