immunoglobulin E (IgE)

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:monoclonal_antibody
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:IgE
gptkbp:binds gptkb:basophils
gptkb:mast_cells
gptkb:FcεRI_receptor
gptkbp:category immune response
gptkbp:component immune system
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Kimishige_Ishizaka
gptkb:Teruko_Ishizaka
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1966
gptkbp:elevatedIn gptkb:atopic_dermatitis
asthma
parasitic infections
allergic diseases
gptkbp:encodedBy gptkb:IGH_gene
gptkbp:foundIn mammals
gptkbp:function mediates allergic reactions
defense against parasitic infections
gptkbp:heavyChainType epsilon
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label immunoglobulin E (IgE)
gptkbp:molecularWeight ~190 kDa
gptkbp:normalSerumConcentration lowest among immunoglobulins
gptkbp:presentIn blood
tissues
gptkbp:structure monomer
gptkbp:target gptkb:omalizumab
anti-IgE therapy
gptkbp:triggeredBy allergic inflammation
histamine release
gptkbp:usedIn diagnosis of allergies
immunotherapy monitoring
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Xolair
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5