IgE: The Dual Role of the Immune System
Background introduction IgE is one of the five major immunoglobulins in the body (IgA, IgM, IgG, IgD, and IgE) and is produced by B lymphocytes. It was first recognized in 1967 as an antibody associated with allergic reactions. The structure of the IgE molecule differs from other immunoglobulins in that it has four subunits instead […]
