Allergies are a common immune system overreaction to harmless substances. antibodies, produced by B cells, play a crucial role in allergic responses by binding to and , priming them for future reactions.
When allergens enter the body, they trigger a complex process of sensitization and re-exposure. This leads to the release of inflammatory mediators like histamine and , causing symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to life-threatening .
IgE-Mediated Allergic Responses
Role of IgE antibodies
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IgE antibodies drive allergic responses produced by B cells upon exposure
Bind to high-affinity Fc receptors (FcεRI) on mast cells and basophils priming for future reactions
IgE-mediated sensitization occurs during initial allergen contact triggering IgE production
in subsequent exposures activates mast cells and basophils releasing inflammatory mediators (histamine, leukotrienes)
Process of allergic sensitization
Sensitization phase:
Allergen enters body
Antigen-presenting cells process and present allergen to T cells
T cells stimulate B cells to produce IgE antibodies
IgE antibodies bind to mast cells and basophils
Re-exposure phase:
Allergen binds to IgE on sensitized cells
Cross-linking of IgE molecules occurs
Rapid of mast cells and basophils
Release of preformed mediators (histamine)
Synthesis and release of newly formed mediators (leukotrienes, )
Function of cells in allergies
Mast cells reside in connective tissue and mucosal surfaces triggering immediate allergic reactions
Basophils circulate in blood contributing to systemic allergic responses