Allergy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000419",
  "term": "Allergy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A hypersensitive immune response to a substance that is generally harmless to most people. This reaction occurs when the immune system mistakenly identifies an allergen as a threat, leading to the production of specific antibodies, primarily IgE. Symptoms can manifest in the skin, respiratory tract, or gastrointestinal system, and can range from mild discomfort to life-threatening anaphylaxis.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "allergen",
    "asthma",
    "contact allergen",
    "contact dermatitis",
    "eczema",
    "hay fever",
    "immunoglobulin E-mediated hypersensitivity",
    "rhinitis",
    "hives"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1120 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/allergy/"
}