The α chains of the FcεRI, members of the immunoglobulin superfamily, directly bind the IgE heavy chains, whereas the β and γ chains are responsible for signal transduction.

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The Na+ channels rapidly enter a closed state called inactivated state and remain in this state for a few milliseconds

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Voltage-gated sodium channel has two gates:

activation gate near the outside of the channel 

Inactivation gate near 

the inside of the channel 

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During overshoot  

the direction of the electrical gradient for Na+ is reversed because the membrane potential is reversed & this limits Na + influx 

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During overshoot 

the voltage-gated K+  channels open & contribute to repolarization

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The opening of voltage-gated K+ channels is slower and more prolonged than the opening of the Na + channels, and much of the increase in K + conductance comes after the increase in Na+ conductance

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voltage-gated K + channels bring the action potential to an end and cause closure of their gates through a negative feedback process