How the knowledge of IgE production can help in the development of new drugs?!


Question: How the knowledge of IgE production can help in the development of new drugs!?
recently scientist discovered FCER1A gene which is a major gene for allergic diseases!. this gene is involved in the production of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies which against harmless allergen!.

my question is, how this knowledge can help in the development of new drugs!? thanks!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
farfalle,
I quote from the University of Oxford News, 20th September 2005!.

This shows just one reason in answer to your question!. Research continues!.

IgE is thought to make certain cells of the immune system (mast cells) more sensitive to allergens, so lowering circulating levels of active IgE is a possible way of reducing the symptoms of allergies or allergic asthma!.
The low-affinity receptor for IgE, called CD23, plays a dual role in the production of IgE!. It can either inhibit or stimulate the antibody



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