Atopy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000916",
  "term": "Atopy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A genetic predisposition to develop allergic diseases, such as asthma, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), or atopic dermatitis (eczema), due to an exaggerated immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody response to common environmental allergens. Individuals with atopy often have elevated levels of total IgE in their serum. This condition runs in families.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "asthma",
    "hay fever",
    "hypersensitivity",
    "hives"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1129 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/atopy/"
}