IgE

But this is not a true allergy, like the hives or anaphylaxis that can come from a peanut allergy that is called an IgE allergy.

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In people with a genetic predisposition for allergies, "certain proteins from pollens, called allergens, can induce the immune system to produce a specific type of antibody called IgE antibody," says Fauci.

Seasonal allergies emerging

In people with a genetic predisposition for allergies, "certain proteins from pollens, called allergens, can induce the immune system to produce a specific type of antibody called IgE antibody," says Fauci.

Seasonal allergies emerging

The process, in which an antibody, called an IgE antibody, that is supposed to fight infections like parasites, instead recognizes certain food proteins as abnormal invaders within the body.

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Allergies result when a particular form of antibody called IgE binds to special "allergy" cells known as mast cells.

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The process, in which an antibody, called an IgE antibody, that is supposed to fight infections like parasites, instead recognizes certain food proteins as abnormal invaders within the body.

Susan Weissman: New and Promising Food Allergy Treatment 'Tricks' the Immune System

This immune response elevates the level of a blood antibody known as IgE.

The Autoimmune Epidemic

This immune response elevates the level of a blood antibody known as IgE.

The Autoimmune Epidemic

The surface antibodies associated with allergies called IgE antibodies stick to B cells like green on peas, supercharging them to fight invaders that may not be particularly dangerous.

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The surface antibodies associated with allergies called IgE antibodies stick to B cells like green on peas, supercharging them to fight invaders that may not be particularly dangerous.

You Raising Your Child