Sarcoplasmic calcium-binding protein and alcohol dehydrogenase, new occupational allergens in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster.

An urban lifestyle has led to changes in the way we interact with insects. They have been taken from their natural habitat and used in research, to feed pets or as a new food source. Insect allergy is increasing globally and affects 1% to 7% of the global population involving food, respiratory and sting allergy.