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Molecular mechanisms of anaphylaxis: lessons from studies with murine models.

Abstract
Studies with murine models demonstrate 2 pathways of systemic anaphylaxis: one mediated by IgE, Fc epsilonRI, mast cells, histamine, and platelet-activating factor (PAF), and the other mediated by IgG, Fc gammaRIII, macrophages, and PAF. The former pathway requires much less antibody and antigen than the latter. As a result, IgG antibody can block IgE-mediated anaphylaxis induced by small quantities of antigen without mediating Fc gammaRIII-dependent anaphylaxis. The IgE pathway is most likely responsible for most human anaphylaxis, which generally involves small amounts of antibody and antigen; similarities in the murine and human immune systems suggest that the IgG pathway might mediate disease in persons repeatedly exposed to large quantities of antigen. Mice, like human subjects, can experience IgE/Fc epsilonRI/mast cell-mediated gastrointestinal and systemic anaphylaxis in response to ingested antigen. Gastrointestinal symptoms depend on serotonin and PAF; mediator dependence of systemic symptoms has not been determined. Both local and systemic anaphylaxis induced by ingested antigens might be blocked by IgA and IgG antibodies. IL-4 and IL-13 signaling through the IL-4 receptor alpha chain, in addition to promoting the mastocytosis and IgE antibody production that mediate most human anaphylaxis, exacerbates the effector phase of anaphylaxis by increasing target cell responsiveness to vasoactive mediators. As a result, IL-4 receptor alpha chain antagonists might be particularly effective suppressors of anaphylaxis.
AuthorsFred D Finkelman, Marc E Rothenberg, Eric B Brandt, Suzanne C Morris, Richard T Strait
JournalThe Journal of allergy and clinical immunology (J Allergy Clin Immunol) Vol. 115 Issue 3 Pg. 449-57; quiz 458 (Mar 2005) ISSN: 0091-6749 [Print] United States
PMID15753886 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S., Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S., Review)
Chemical References
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulin E
Topics
  • Anaphylaxis (immunology)
  • Animals
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin E (immunology)
  • Immunoglobulin G (immunology)
  • Mice (immunology)
  • Signal Transduction (immunology)

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