IgE

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:monoclonal_antibody
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:Immunoglobulin_E
gptkbp:binds gptkb:basophils
gptkb:mast_cells
gptkb:FcεRI_receptor
gptkbp:classSwitching gptkb:B_cells
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Kimishige_Ishizaka
gptkb:Teruko_Ishizaka
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1966
gptkbp:elevatedIn gptkb:atopic_dermatitis
asthma
parasitic infections
allergic diseases
gptkbp:foundIn mammals
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Immunoglobulin_E
gptkbp:function mediates allergic reactions
defense against parasitic infections
gptkbp:gene IGH constant epsilon gene
gptkbp:halfLife 2-3 days
gptkbp:heavyChainType epsilon
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label IgE
gptkbp:locatedOnChromosome chromosome 14 (IGH locus)
gptkbp:measures immunoassay
gptkbp:medicalUse diagnosis of allergies
identifying parasitic infection
monitoring allergic disease
gptkbp:normalSerumLevel <150 IU/mL
gptkbp:presentIn serum
mucosal tissues
gptkbp:producedBy plasma cells
gptkbp:promotion gptkb:IL-4
gptkb:IL-13
histamine release
inflammatory mediators
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:eczema
gptkb:hay_fever
immunotherapy
anaphylaxis
allergic rhinitis
food allergy
gptkbp:role Type I hypersensitivity
defense against helminths
immediate allergic response
gptkbp:structure monomer
gptkbp:target gptkb:omalizumab
anti-IgE therapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:immunoglobulin_E_(IgE)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6