Allergies - Underlying Mechanism
Underlying Mechanism of Allergies
Immune System
Allergies occur when Antigens bind to IgE and this combined compound binds to Basophils or Mast Cells:
Mast Cells then release Histamine and Serotonin in response to Antigens to try to defend the body against invading foreign substances.
Allegies caused by IgE binding to Antigens are known as Type 1 Allergies (also known as IgE-Mediated Hypersensitivity Reaction).
Allergies are also caused by Eosinophils (specialized Cells of the Immune System) when they release Hydrogen Peroxidase at the site of the Allergy in an attempt to destroy what they "believe" to be Antigens.
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