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[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Acktually – IgE(/antibodies) are bound to the surface of mast cells. Antigens/allergens bind to the IgE receptor and actives the mast cell, releasing histamines. Allergy can actually be treated with anti-IgE (monoclonal) antibodies (Omalizumab)!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago

Thank you for the detail! I just repeated the dumbed-down explanation given to me by my allergist.