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=IgE Receptor FcϵRI= | =IgE Receptor FcϵRI= | ||
Antibodies are also known as immunoglobulins (Igs). They are part of the Adaptive immune system. When a pathogen invades the body antibodies bind to the pathogen in order to neutralize it and mark it for destruction. The antibodies are grouped into five types IgA, IgD, IgM, IgG, and IgE. They each have specific functions for example IgE binds to allergens and triggers the release of histamine from mast cells and basophils. The | Antibodies are also known as immunoglobulins (Igs). They are part of the Adaptive immune system. When a pathogen invades the body antibodies bind to the pathogen in order to neutralize it and mark it for destruction. The antibodies are grouped into five types IgA, IgD, IgM, IgG, and IgE. They each have specific functions for example IgE binds to allergens and triggers the release of histamine from mast cells and basophils. The alpha subunit of the FcϵRI receptor found on mast cells for example, shown below is responsible for the binding of IgE. | ||
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