Immunoglobulin E

Introduction: Immunoglobulin E

Description of Immunoglobulin E

Immunoglobulin E: found on the surface membrane of basophils and mast cells in all individuals; may play a role in active immunity to helminthic parasites but in developed countries it is more commonly associated with immediate hypersensitivity diseases such as asthma and hay fever.
Source: CRISP

Immunoglobulin E: An immunoglobulin associated with MAST CELLS. Overexpression has been associated with allergic hypersensitivity (HYPERSENSITIVITY, IMMEDIATE).
Source: MeSH 2007

Immunoglobulin E: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Immunoglobulin E:

• Immunoglobulin

Terms associated with Immunoglobulin E:

Terms Similar to Immunoglobulin E:

• IgE

Source - MeSH 2007

Related Topics

• Receptors, IgE

Source - MeSH 2007

More specific terms for Immunoglobulin E:

• Immunoglobulin epsilon-Chains

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Immunoglobulin E

• Immunoglobulin Isotypes

Source - MeSH 2007

• immunoglobulin

Source - CRISP

The description of Immunoglobulin E may also be used for the following terms:

• IgE

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Immunoglobulin E

The following list attempts to classify Immunoglobulin E into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
  • Proteins
    • Blood Proteins
      • Immunoproteins
        • Immunoglobulins
          • Antibodies
            • Immunoglobulin Isotypes
              • Immunoglobulin E

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
  • Proteins
    • Blood Proteins
      • Serum Globulins
        • Immunoglobulins
          • Antibodies
            • Immunoglobulin Isotypes
              • Immunoglobulin E

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
  • Proteins
    • Globulins
      • Serum Globulins
        • Immunoglobulins
          • Antibodies
            • Immunoglobulin Isotypes
              • Immunoglobulin E

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