what does ige mean medical
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is a type of antibody (or immunoglobulin (Ig) isotype) that has only been found in mammals. IgE is synthesised by plasma cells. Monomers of IgE consist of two heavy chains (Îµ chain) and two light chains, with the Îµ chain containing 4 Ig-like constant domains (CÎµ1-CÎµ4).