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    The Role of Immunoglobulin E

    Medically Reviewed by Neha Pathak, MD on December 14, 2021

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    American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology: “Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Defined.”
    Johns Hopkins Medicine: “Definition: Immunoglobulin (IgE).”

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