IgE
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- noun
- /aɪ dʒi i/
- Specialized
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IgE
- Measuring IgM, IgE, and IgG levels can help differentiate chronic from acute infection.
- serum IgE
- total IgE
- IgE antibody
Examples
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The presence of peripheral eosinophilia and an elevated IgE level suggests an abnormal T-cell stimulation to a hypersensitivity reaction.
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In allergic reactions, the body produces IgE antibodies that respond to allergens like pollen.
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No significant difference, however, was found in IgE among participants in the three study areas (Table 2).
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Spirometry and methacholine challenge were carried out, and total and specific IgE were measured.
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Total and specific serum IgE were measured with the Pharmacia CAP.
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In atopic individuals, the IgE antibody cannot distinguish between harmful and non-harmful proteins.
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Detection of specific IgE (>0.35 kU/L) was used as the definition of sensitization.
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Follow-up blood testing revealed an eosinophil concentration of 18% and a serum IgE level of 960 IU/ml.
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The release is triggered by the reaction between the allergic antibody, immunoglobulin E (IgE), and the substance (allergen).
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Omalizumab, an antibody against IgE, is approved for patients with moderate to severe asthma or chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Academic text (2016)
Synonyms
A body protein that helps cause allergic reactions and fights parasites
How Common
Surface Forms
Etymology
IgE is short for immunoglobulin E, which joins immune ('protected from disease') and globulin ('globe', a small round protein). The final E is just the letter used to name this type, so IgE is the small, round antibody that helps in allergic reactions and defends the body against parasites.