Desensitization, Immunologic
Synonyms
Allergen Immunotherapies
Allergen Immunotherapy
Desensitizations, Immunologic
Hyposensitization Therapies
Hyposensitization Therapy
Immunologic Desensitization
Immunologic Desensitizations
Immunotherapies, Allergen
Immunotherapy, Allergen
Therapies, Hyposensitization
Therapy, Hyposensitization
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.