Consequences of IgE/CD23-mediated antigen presentation in allergy

G.C. Mudde, R. Bheeka, C.A.F.M. Bruijnzeel - Koomen

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Abstract

Allergen-specific IgE antibodies are responsible for the generation of immediate-type hypersensitivity reactions. However, as described here by Geert Mudde, Roy Bheekha and Carla Bruijnzeel-Koomen, IgE may also be involved in the uptake and processing of allergens. Such IgE-mediated antigen presentation may lead to a continuous (over) activation of the immune system due to high titers of IgE and the presence of large numbers of allergen-specific Th2 cells. In addition, it may be a cause for the advance of disease from a 'single allergy' to 'multi-allergy' syndrome.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)380-383
Number of pages4
JournalImmunology Today
Volume16
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 1995

Keywords

  • Allergens
  • Animals
  • Antibody Formation
  • Antigen Presentation
  • Humans
  • Hypersensitivity, Immediate
  • Immunoglobulin Class Switching
  • Immunoglobulin E
  • Lymphocyte Activation
  • Lymphocyte Cooperation
  • Mice
  • Models, Immunological
  • Receptors, IgE

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