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.

DUI

D003888 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0006070

History note

80; was DESENSITIZATION 1963-79 (Prov 1963-64)

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