Desensitization, Immunologic

Introduction: Desensitization, Immunologic

Description of Desensitization, Immunologic

Desensitization, Immunologic: 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.
Source: MeSH 2007

Desensitization, Immunologic: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Desensitization, Immunologic:

• Desensitization

Terms associated with Desensitization, Immunologic:

Terms Similar to Desensitization, Immunologic:

• Allergen Immunotherapy
• Hyposensitization Therapy
• Immunotherapy, Allergen

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Desensitization, Immunologic

• Immunosuppression

Source - MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Desensitization, Immunologic

The following list attempts to classify Desensitization, Immunologic into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Therapeutics
  • Biological Therapy
    • Immunotherapy
      • Immunosuppression
        • Desensitization, Immunologic

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Investigative Techniques
  • Immunologic Techniques
    • Immunosuppression
      • Desensitization, Immunologic

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