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one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins; present primarily in the skin and mucous membranes

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  • This immune response elevates the level of a blood antibody known as IgE.
  • It wasn't until 1966 that the antibody IgE, which is responsible for allergic reactions, was discovered.
  • In the study, mFc-gamma-RIV was found to bind proteins known as IgE molecules, while hFc-gamma-RIIIA did not.
  • Allergies result when a particular form of antibody called IgE binds to special "allergy" cells known as mast cells.
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