Letter I

IgE

Immunoglobulin E, a class of immunoglobulins that includes the antibodies elicited by an allergic substance (allergen).

A person who has an allergy usually has elevated blood levels of IgE.

IgE antibodies attack and engage the invading army of allergens.

The E in IgE stands for erythema (redness)

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