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Preferred term

Desensitization, Immunologic  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Immunosuppression by the administration of increasing doses of antigen. Though the exact mechanism is not clear, the therapy results in an increase in serum levels of allergen-specific IMMUNOGLOBULIN G, suppression of specific IgE, and an increase in suppressor T-cell activity.

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Entry terms

  • Hyposensitization Therapy
  • Immunologic Desensitization
  • Therapy, Hyposensitization

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-PHJN25QP-1

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