Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Basic components of the immune system part 18




Two other  classes are worthy of note. IgD is synthesized  by antigen-sensitive B cells and is involved in the activation of these cells by antigen. Ig E is produced  by plasma cells and binds to specific IgE receptors on mast cells and basophiles. This molecule play an extremely important role in  allergic reactions and expelling intestinal parasites, which is accomplished by increasing vascular permaeability and inducing chemotactive factors following  mast cell degranulation.

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