IgE Antibodies: Generation and Function

by Juan J. Lafaille, Maria A. Curotto de Lafaille

Overview

This volume examines all facets of the complex biology of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies, which play an essential role in the pathophysiology of allergic diseases and immunity to parasites. It highlights the unique mechanisms involved in the regulation of IgE production at both the molecular and cellular level. Furthermore, it discusses in detail novel findings on how the affinity, specificity and cross-reactivity of IgE can fine-tune mast cell responses to allergens. The book also explores the beneficial roles of IgE antibodies in immunity to helminthes and protection against tumors, and how the properties of IgE-mediated immunity are employed in the development of IgE therapeutic antibodies. All chapters were written by respected experts in their fields and will appeal to scientists and clinicians alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319358888
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	01/16/2016
Series:	Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology , #388
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Pages:	152
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.01(d)

Table of Contents

Biology of IgE Production: IgE Cell Differentiation and the Memory of IgE Responses.- Molecular Mechanisms of IgE Class Switch Recombination.- Anti-IgE Therapy: Clinical Utility and Mechanistic Insights.- New Insights on the Signaling and Function of the High Affinity Receptor for IgE.- Helminth-Induced IgE and Protection Against Allergic Disorders.- IgE Immunotherapy Against Cancer.

Editorial Reviews

This book is a comprehensive, ideal resource for the allergologist, internist/general practitioner, oncologist, pediatrician, as well as the clinical laboratory-based allergologist and immunologist. Reading this book helps us review the basics, recognizing the role of the high affinity IgE receptor and all the surrounding characteristics that shape the allergic response. Most importantly, this book delves into the new applications of IgE-based therapeutics for helminth infections and cancer.” (Paola de Baro-Alvarez, World Allergy Organization WAO, worldallergy.org, April, 2016)

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