Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon; subfamily Chloridoideae) is an important source of seasonal aeroallergens in warm tropical and sub-tropical areas worldwide.
Cyn d 1, the major allergen of BGP, is the most abundant protein component of BGP, comprising 15-20% of crude pollen extract. It dominates the human IgE response with 87% of individuals allergic to BGP showing positive reaction to this 32 kDa protein.
