The agent in the body responsible for the attack is called Immunoglobulin E (IgE). IgE is an antibody (also a protein) that is released by the body in large amounts to battle the alleged invaders.
FRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some kids are helped by exposure therapy to food allergens like peanuts, with their allergies gradually diminishing as they eat small amounts of their food nemesis.
For others, such treatment – also called oral immunotherapy — causes severe allergic reactions.