Tatajuba

Agent Name
Tatajuba
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Apuleia leiocarpa; Apuleia molaris; Grapia; Crebianco giono; Bagasse; Garapia; Amarelao; Ferro; Muirataua; Red wood; Garapa; [Kanerva, p. 1321]
Category
Wood Dusts & Extracts
Sources/Uses
The tree is native to South America; Identical to Movingui microscopically; [Kanerva, p. 1321-2]
Comments
[Dejobert Y, et al. Airborne contact dermatitis from Apuleia leiocarpa wood. Contact Dermatitis. 1995 Apr;32(4):242-3. No abstract available.] The allergens are Oxyayanins A and B, also found in the movingui tree. [Kanerva, p. 1321]
Biomedical References

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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