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Immunoglobulin E is released from the lymphocytes and plasma cells in the airway passage, gastrointestinal tracts, and regional lymph nodes. It is present in a very low concentration and comprises less than 0.001 % of the circulating Immunoglobulin. IgE is a distinct class of serum protein consisting of four polypeptide chains, two identical heavy chains and two identical light chains, held together by disulfide bonds and non-covalent forces.
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Saha, G.K. (2016). Mechanism of Allergic Reaction. In: Dust Allergy: Cause & Concern. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1825-1_4
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