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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In susceptible adults, pollen in the air provokes the production of IgE antibodies to antigens in the pollen, but these antigens are similar to ones found in some fruits, vegetables and herbs.

From Salon ● May 9, 2024

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

Medication doses were set based on each participant's body weight and IgE levels, with injections given once every two or four weeks, depending on the dose needed.

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," said researcher Jeffrey Wilson, M.D.,

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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