Abolition of anaphylaxis by targeted disruption of the high affinity immunoglobulin E receptor α chain gene
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Mast cells and basophils, which are activated by immunoglobulin E (IgE) and allergen, play
a prominent role in anaphylaxis. However, they express at least three types of IgE receptor,
including the high affinity IgE receptor (FczRI). The relative contribution of these IgE
receptors, and possibly other receptors such as FcrRIIICD23 and Mac-2, to the genesis of in
viva anaphylaxis is still unclear. To address this question, we have generated FccFlI-
deficient mice. These mice appear normal and express a normal number of mast cells, but …
a prominent role in anaphylaxis. However, they express at least three types of IgE receptor,
including the high affinity IgE receptor (FczRI). The relative contribution of these IgE
receptors, and possibly other receptors such as FcrRIIICD23 and Mac-2, to the genesis of in
viva anaphylaxis is still unclear. To address this question, we have generated FccFlI-
deficient mice. These mice appear normal and express a normal number of mast cells, but …
Summary
Mast cells and basophils, which are activated by immunoglobulin E (IgE) and allergen, play a prominent role in anaphylaxis. However, they express at least three types of IgE receptor, including the high affinity IgE receptor (FczRI). The relative contribution of these IgE receptors, and possibly other receptors such as FcrRIIICD23 and Mac-2, to the genesis of in viva anaphylaxis is still unclear. To address this question, we have generated FccFlI-deficient mice. These mice appear normal and express a normal number of mast cells, but they are resistant to cutaneous and systemic anaphylaxis. These data demonstrate that FccRl is necessary for the initiation of IgE-dependent anaphylactic reactions. Therefore, interfering with itsfunction should be an effective means of treating allergy, regardless of the allergen specificity.
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