Antigens

Antigens that cause an Allergic Reaction are known as:  Allergens

Description

Antigens are any one of the millions of molecules which the body regards as foreign or dangerous - Antigens trigger an Immune Response from the Immune System.

Types of Antigens

Almost any of the toxins described in this program could be described as an Antigen - the following is a list of the most common Antigens (some toxins are not identified by the body as Antigens):

Carbohydrates/Lipids

  Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are treated as Antigens by the Immune System.

Cells

  Cancer cells are treated as Antigens by the Immune System.

Microorganisms

  Detrimental Bacteria are treated as Antigens by the Immune System.

  Detrimental Fungi are treated as Antigens by the Immune System.

  Parasites are treated as Antigens by the Immune System.

  Viruses are treated as Antigens by the Immune System.

Proteins

  Antigens are usually Proteins - excessive consumption of dietary Proteins can overload the Digestive System''s ability to digest Proteins, causing these dietary Proteins to become Antigens and cause Allergies - many exogenous Glycoproteins are Antigens:

  Malondialdehyde-modified Proteins and Lipoproteins may function as Antigens.

  Senescent Cell Antigen (SCA) is an Antigen manufactured within Cell Membranes as an oxidative byproduct of the Aging Process’s effects on Band 3 Protein (B3P).

Toxic Effects of Antigens

Immune System

  Antigens are the underlying cause of Allergies.

 Antigens may cause the excessive production of some types of Antibodies (Immunoglobulins) including IgA, IgE and IgM.

  When Antigens combine with specific Antibodies they may form Immune Complexes that are believed to be responsible for certain Autoimmune Diseases.