Natural Rubber and Structure of Latex, Biochemistry of

Abstract Introduction Historical Outline Discovery of Rubber and Improvement of Rubber Properties History of Rubber Trees and Rubber Plantations Latex of Hevea brasiliensis Composition of Hevea Latex Non‐Rubber Constituents of Hevea Latex Rubber Particles in Hevea Latex Rubber Particle Membrane C Serum of Hevea Latex Lutoids of Hevea Latex Lutoids and Colloidal Stability of Latex Hevea Latex Metabolism Factors Affecting Rubber and Latex Yields Latex of Other Plants Latex of Guayule Possible Role or Functions of the Latex in Plants Latex of Fungi Diseases Related to Natural Rubber Latex (Latex Allergy) Latex Allergy Latex Protein Allergens Proteins and Allergens in Latex Gloves Cross‐Reactivity of Allergens Allergens and Antigens of Latex Products Remarks on Hevea Latex Usage and Allergy Latex Protein Allergens from cDNA Clones Outlook and Perspectives Relevant Patents