Japanese cedar pollen is a major cause of seasonal allergies and a leading cause of hay fever in Japan and other parts of East Asia. Cry j 7 and CJP38 are two structurally distinct proteins found in this pollen that can cause allergic reactions. These models highlight their unique folds and potential IgE-binding epitopes, which supports efforts to better understand and manage cedar pollen allergies.

Molecule Name(s): Cry j 7 & CJP38

Source: Japanese cedar tree (Cryptomeria japonica)

Associated Allergies: Seasonal allergies

References: PDB entries 8X0R & 6JMS

Red: Cry j 7 (PDB 8X0R)

Blue: CJP38 (PDB 6JMS)