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Question
In human plasma, five different types of immunoglobulins are found.
Which type of immunoglobulin is responsible for allergic reactions?
Solution
Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
Explanation:
IgE plays an important role in the allergic-inflammatory process in disorders like allergic rhinitis. Multivalent allergens cross-link IgE attached to its receptor on cells, triggering a cascade of events that leads to allergic immunological reactions.
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