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The amylases and proteases of astigmatid mites are well documented as allergens. They are produced in storage grain habitats and cause respiration problems not only to food industry workers but also in urban populations. The observation and better characterization of mite digestive tract and digesti...

Mites are known as causal agents of bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis among food industry workers as well as in urban populations. Mites inhabit stored grain commodities and contaminate them by faeces containing digestive enzymes as the allergenic substances. Among them, amylase...