Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
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The involvement of IgE antibody in allergic hypersensitivity.

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The antibody in the body is designated with the task of neutralizing the pathogenic effects and the pathogens as well. All the antibodies share the same basic structure but each isotype is different and carries out a distinct task. The potent antibody is also referred to as the immunoglobulin and there are five different classes of immunoglobulins, IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, and IgE.

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