Evidence for neuronal expression of functional Fc (epsilon and gamma) receptors.

van der Kleij, Hanneke; Charles, Nicolas; Karimi, Khalil; Mao, Yu-Kang; Foster, Jane; Janssen, Luke; Chang Yang, Ping; Kunze, Wolfgang et al. · J Allergy Clin Immunol · 2010

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

We report that neurons express functional Fc receptors (including FcεR1), that can be activated by antigen, transmit signals along nerve fibers <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i>. These results open new avenues of investigation in neurogenic inflammation and allergic diseases.

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