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GO: Biological Process

type I hypersensitivity

Term ID
GO:0016068
Synonyms
  • immediate hypersensitivity response
Definition
An inflammatory response driven by antigen recognition by antibodies bound to Fc receptors on mast cells or basophils, occurring within minutes after exposure of a sensitized individual to the antigen, and leading to the release of a variety of inflammatory mediators such as histamines. 0781735149
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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