Immunoglobulin E
Human Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is a protein with a molecular weight of 190,000 daltons. It is composed of two heavy chains and a pair of light chains linked together by disulphide. A function of IgE is the immunity to parasites. In industrialized countries, IgE has also an important role in allergic reaction (type I hypersensitivity) … Continued