* Antigens that induce a type I reaction are known as allergens.
* Antigens that induce a type I reaction are known as allergens.
* Generally affects face, eyes, nose and feet
* Generally affects face, eyes, nose and feet
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* [[Immunoglobulin E - WikiBlood|IgE]] has a high affinity to IgE receptors on mast cells and basophils, and so binds these receptors.
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* [[Immunoglobulin E - WikiBlood|IgE]] has a high affinity to IgE receptors on [[Mast Cells - WikiBlood|mast cells]] and [[Basophils - WikiBlood|basophils]], and so binds these receptors.
==Common allergens which elict a type I hypersensitivity reaction:==
==Common allergens which elict a type I hypersensitivity reaction:==