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Hsiaopo  Cheng
                        Food Processing and Sensory Quality Research

                        




                        
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                        Phone: (504) 286-4257
                        
                        
                        Fax: (504) 286-4419(Employee information on this page comes from the REE Directory. Please contact your front office staff to update the REE Directory.)
                            **Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)IgE and IgG4 epitopes of the peanut allergens shift following oral immunotherapy
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rambo, I., Kronfel, C.M., Rivers, A.R., Swientoniewski, L., Mcbride, J.K., Cheng, H., Simon, R.J., Ryan, R., Tilles, S., Nesbit, J.B., Kulis, M.D., Hurlburt, B.K., Maleki, S.J. 2023. IgE and IgG4 epitopes of the peanut allergens shift following oral immunotherapy. Frontiers in Allergy. 4: Article 1279290. https://doi.org/10.3389/falgy.2023.1279290.Structure, immunogenicity, and IgE cross-reactivity among cashew, pistachio, and peanut vicilin-buried peptides
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Foo, A., Nesbit, J.B., Gipson, S., Cheng, H., Hurlburt, B.K., Kulis, M.D., Kim, E.H., Dreskin, S., Maleki, S.J., Mueller, G. 2022. Structure, immunogenicity, and IgE cross-reactivity among cashew, pistachio, and peanut vicilin-buried peptides. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.1c07225.IgE epitopes of Ara h 9, Jug r 3, and Pru p 3 in peanut-allergic individuals from Spain and the US
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kronfel, C., Cheng, H., Mcbride, J.K., Krouse, R., Burns, P., Cabanillas, B., Crespo, J.F., Simon, R.J., Robert, R., Maleki, S.J., Hurlburt, B.K. 2023. IgE epitopes of Ara h 9, Jug r 3, and Pru p 3 in peanut-allergic individuals from Spain and the US. Frontiers in Allergy. https://doi.org/10.3389/falgy.2022.1090114.Structure, immunogenicity, and IgE cross-reactivity among walnut and peanut vicilin buried peptides
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Foo, A.C.Y., Nesbit, J.B., Gipson, S.A.Y., Cheng, H., Buschel, P., Derose, E.F., Schein, C.H., Teuber, S.S., Hurlburt, B.K., Maleki, S.J., Mueller, G.A. 2022. Structure, immunogenicity, and IgE cross-reactivity among walnut and peanut vicilin buried peptides. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 70(7):2389-2400. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.1c07225.Epitopes with similar physicochemical properties contribute to cross reactivity between peanut and tree nuts
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nesbit, J.B., Schein, C.H., Braun, B.A., Gipson, S.A., Cheng, H., Hurlburt, B.K., Maleki, S.J. 2020. Epitopes with similar physicochemical properties contribute to cross reactivity between peanut and tree nuts. Molecular Immunology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molimm.2020.03.017.Epitopes with similar physicochemical properties contribute to cross
reactivity between peanut and tree nuts
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nesbit, J.B., Schein, C.H., Braun, B.A., Gipson, S.A.Y., Cheng, H., Hurlburt, B.K., Maleki, S.J. 2020. Epitopes with similar physicochemical properties contribute to cross reactivity between peanut and tree nuts. Molecular Immunology. 122:223-231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molimm.2020.03.017.IgE to epitopes of Ara h 2 enhance the diagnostic accuracy of Ara h 2-specific IgE
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Santos, A., Nuno, B., Hurlburt, B.K., Sneha, R., Kwok, M., Bahnson, H., Cheng, H., James, L., Maleki, S.J., Lack, G., Gould, H., Sutton, B. 2020. IgE to epitopes of Ara h 2 enhance the diagnostic accuracy of Ara h 2-specific IgE. Allergy. https://doi.org/10.1111/all.14301IgE to epitopes of Ara h 2 enhance the diagnostic accuracy of 
Ara h 2-specific IgE
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Santos, A.F., Barbosa-Morais, N.L., Hurlburt, B.K., Ramaswamy, S., Hemmings, O., Kwok, M., O'Rourke, C., Bahnson, H.T., Cheng, H., James, L., Gould, H.J., Sutton, B.J., Maleki, S.J., Lack, G. 2020. IgE to epitopes of Ara h 2 enhance the diagnostic accuracy of  Ara h 2-specific IgE. Allergy. 75(9):2309-2318. https://doi.org/10.1111/all.14301.Purification and characterization of pathogenesis related class 10 panallergens
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mcbride, J.K., Cheng, H., Maleki, S.J., Hurlburt, B.K. 2019. Purification and characterization of pathogenesis related class 10 panallergens. Foods. 8:609-623. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods8120609.Epitope Mapping of 2S albumins and Comparison of Ara h 2, Ara h 6 and Ara h 7 from Peanut

- (Abstract Only)Contribution of chemical modifications and conformational epitopes to IgE binding by Ara h 3
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Scott, D., Nesbit, J.B., Cabanillas, B., Cheng, H., Hurlburt, B.K., Maleki, S.J. 2018. Contribution of chemical modifications and conformational epitopes to IgE binding by Ara h 3. Foods. 7(11):189. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods7110189.Differences in the uptake of Ara h 3 from raw and roasted peanut by monocyte-derived dendritic cells
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cabanillas, B., Maleki, S.J., Cheng, H., Novak, N. 2018. Differences in the uptake of Ara h 3 from raw and roasted peanut by monocyte-derived dendritic cells. International Archives of Allergy and Immunology. 177(1):35-39. https://doi.org/10.1159/000489277.Identification and assessment of the IgE epitopes of Ara h 1 and Jug r 2 leader sequences

- (Abstract Only)Nesbit, J.B., Cheng, H., Hurlburt, B.K., Maleki, S.J. 2018. Identification and assessment of the IgE epitopes of Ara h 1 and Jug r 2 leader sequences. American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology. 141:2.Identification and assessment of IgE epitopes of Ara h 1, Jug r 2, Ana o 1 and Pis v 3 leader sequences

- (Abstract Only)Influence of enzymatic hydrolysis on the allergenic reactivity of processed cashew and pistachio
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cuadrado, C., Cheng, H., Sanchiz, A., Ballesteros, I., Easson, M.W., Grimm, C.C., Dieguez, C., Linacero, R., Burbano, C., Maleki, S.J. 2017. Influence of enzymatic hydrolysis on the allergenic reactivity of processed cashew and pistachio. Food Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.08.120.IgE and IgG4 Epitope Profiles for the Major Peanut Allergens from Peanut Allergic Patients Undergoing Oral Immunotherapy

- (Abstract Only)Cross-reactivity among peanuts and tree nuts

- (Proceedings)Maleki, S.J., Grimm, C.C., Charles, T.J., Cheng, H., Schein, C.H. 2015.  Cross-reactivity among peanuts and tree nuts. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings. 2014:16-18.The epitopes that cause cross-reactions between peanuts and tree nuts

- (Abstract Only)Maleki, S.J., Bublin, M., Chruszcz, M., Grimm, C.C., Hurlburt, B.K., Cheng, H., Breiteneder, H., Schein, C. 2015. The epitopes that cause cross-reactions between peanuts and tree nuts. European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 135(2):AB32.Allergenic properties and differential response of walnut subjected to processing treatments

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cabanills, B., Maleki, S.J., Rodriguez, J., Cheng, H., Teuber, S.S., Wallowitz, M.L., Muzquiz, M., Pedrosa, M.M., Burbano, C., Crespo, J.F. 2014. Allergenic properties and differential response of walnut subjected to processing treatments. Food Chemistry. 157:141-147.Distribution of peanut protein in the home environment

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Brough, H.A., Makinson, K., Penagos, M., Maleki, S.J., Cheng, H., Stephens, A., Turcanu, V., Lack, G. 2013. Distribution of peanut protein in the home environment. Journal of Allergy Clinical Immunology. 132(3):623-629.Pine nut allergy: clinical features and major allergens characterization

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cabanillas, B., Cheng, H., Grimm, C.C., Hurlburt, B.K., Rodriguez, J., Crespo, J.F., Maleki, S.J. 2012. Pine nut allergy: clinical features and major allergens characterization. Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. 56:1884-1893.Ara h 1 structure is retained after roasting and is important for enhanced binding to IgE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nesbit, J.B., Hurlburt, B.K., Schein, C., Cheng, H., Wei, H., Maleki, S.J. 2012. Ara h 1 structure is retained after roasting and is important for enhanced binding to IgE. Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. 56:1-9.Identification of Maillard reaction induced chemical modifications on Ara h 1

- (Abstract Only)Mattison, C.P., Grimm, C.C., Desormeaux, W.A., Ruan, S., Tarver, M.R., Hurlburt, B.K., Cheng, H., Maleki, S.J. 2012. Identification of Maillard reaction induced chemical modifications on Ara h 1. Abstract presented at Allergy and Immunology Meeting American Academy.Computationally predicted IgE epitopes of walnut allergens contribute to cross-reactivity with peanuts

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Maleki, S.J., Teuber, S.S., Cheng, H., Chen, D., Comstock, S.S., Ruan, S., Schein, C. 2011. Computationally predicted IgE epitopes of walnut allergens contribute to cross-reactivity with peanuts. Allergy. 66(12):1522-1529.Production of pure protein antibodies and development of immunoassays to detect Ara h 3 levels in peanut varieties.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hurlburt, B.K., Schmitt, D.A., Isleib, T.G., Cheng, H., Garvey, C.E., Koenig, R.L., Maleki, S.J. 2011. Production of pure protein antibodies and development of immunoassays to detect Ara h 3 levels in peanut varieties. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 46:1477-1484.Enzymatic treatment of peanut kernels to reduce allergen levels

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yu, J., Ahmedna, M., Goktepe, I., Maleki, S.J., Cheng, H. 2011. Enzymatic treatment of peanut kernels to reduce allergen levels. Journal of Food Safety. 127(3):127-135.Differences between heat-treated raw and commercial peanut extracts by skin testing and immunoblotting

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Maleki, S.J., Casillas, A.M., Kaza, U., Wilson, B., Nesbit, J.B., Reimoneqnue, C., Cheng, H., Bahna, S.L. 2010. Differences between heat-treated raw and commercial peanut extracts by skin testing and immunoblotting. Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. 105:451-457.Processing can alter the properties of peanut extract preparations.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Schmitt, D., Nesbit, J.B., Hurlburt, B.K., Cheng, H., Maleki, S.J. 2010. Processing can alter the properties of peanut extract preparations. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 58(2):1138-1143.The effects of boiling on the allergenic properties of tropomyosin of shrimp (litopenaeus vannamei).

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, G., Cheng, H., Nesbit, J.B., Su, W., Cao, M., Maleki, S.J. 2010. The effects of boiling on the allergenic properties of tropomyosin of shrimp (litopenaeus vannamei). Journal of Food Science. 75:T1-T5.Processing effects on peanut allergens.

- (Proceedings)Maleki, S.J., Nesbit, J.B. 2009. Processing effects on peanut allergens. United States Japan Natural Resources Protein Panel. 1-3.Reduction of IgE binding and nonpromotion of Aspergillus flavus fungal growth by simultaneously silencing Ara h 2 and Ara h 6 in peanut.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chu, Y., Faustinelli, P., Ramos, M.L., Hajduch, M., Stevenson, S., Thelen, J.J., Maleki, S.J., Cheng, H., Ozias-Akins, .P. 2008. Reduction of IgE binding and nonpromotion of Aspergillus flavus fungal growth by simultaneously silencing Ara h 2 and Ara h 6 in peanut.. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. doi:10.1021/jf802600r.Chemical modification of IgE binding epitopes in roasted peanuts is more likely to contribute to altered IgE binding than structural changes.

- (Proceedings)Maleki, S.J., Nesbit, J.B., Dyer, S., Cheng, H., Wilson, B., Kaza, U., Bahna, S. 2008. Chemical modification of IgE binding epitopes in roasted peanuts is more likely to contribute to altered IgE binding than structural changes. United States Japan Natural Resources Protein Panel. 144-145.A COMPETITIVE INHIBITION ELISA ASSAY FOR THE QUANTIFICATION OF ARA H 1 AND ARA H 2, THE MAJOR ALLERGENS OF PEANUTS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Schmitt, D.A., Maleki, S.J., Cheng, H. 2004. A competitive inhibition elisa assay for the quantification of ara h 1 and ara h 2, the major allergens of peanuts. Journal of Association of Official Analytical Chemists International.


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