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

[摘要] References(13)Cited-By(1)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.

[学科分类] 兽医学

[关键词] bedding;feline allergen;washing