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- Title
Neutrophils give us a shock.
- Authors
Lowell, Clifford A.
- Abstract
Systemic anaphylaxis is generally recognized as a severe allergic reaction caused by IgE-mediated activation of mast cells, leading to massive release of vasoactive mediators that induce acute hypotension and shock. However, experimental evidence in mice suggests that this view is too simple. Using a variety of techniques to manipulate immune cell makeup, Jönsson et al. come to the conclusion in this issue of the JCI that recognition of IgG1 and IgG2 antibodies by FcγRIII and FcγRIV receptors on neutrophils is a major pathway for induction of anaphylaxis. These exciting results suggest that we have to reevaluate our models for anaphylaxis in humans, which will have a direct impact on our therapeutic approaches for prevention of this potential deadly hypersensitivity reaction.
- Subjects
NEUTROPHILS; HYPOTENSION; ALLERGIES; MAST cells; ANAPHYLAXIS; VASOACTIVE intestinal peptide
- Publication
Journal of Clinical Investigation, 2011, Vol 121, Issue 4, p1260
- ISSN
0021-9738
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1172/JCI57296