IgE

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Immunology.

immunoglobulin E: a class of antibodies most abundant in tissue spaces, involved in the expulsion of intestinal parasites and causing allergic reactions by activating the release of histamines and leukotrienes in response to certain foreign antigens.

Etymology

Origin of IgE

First recorded in 1960–65

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If the person already has IgE antibodies to the foods eaten before exercise, then the risk of triggering food allergy reactions is increased.

From Salon ● May 9, 2024

Omalizumab is an injected antibody that binds and deactivates all types of immunoglobin E, or IgE, the allergy-causing molecule in the blood and on the body's immune cells.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 25, 2024

“What we looked at here was the presence of IgE antibodies to food that were detected in blood samples,” Dr. Jeffrey Wilson, the study's lead author, said in the release.

From Salon ● Nov. 14, 2023

Approximately 15% of adults produce IgE antibodies in response to cow's milk, peanuts and other foods.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2023

IgE is present in the serum in small quantities and is best characterized in its role as an allergy mediator.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

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