They ingest and digest food (holozoic), hence they are heterotrophic. Higher forms show elaborate sensory and neuromotor systems. Majority of them are motile.

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#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

CD23 binds not only to IgE, but also to the complement receptor CD21.

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#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

Soluble CD23 binds to CD21 on the surface of IgE synthesizing B cells, IgE synthesis is increased.

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#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

When membrane-bound CD23 binds to soluble IgE, further IgE synthesis is suppressed.

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#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

FcεRIIB, bear immuno-receptor tyrosine inhibitory motifs Cross-linking of these receptors leads to inhibition, rather than to activation of cellular responses.

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#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

If an allergen binds both IgG and IgE molecules, it will trigger signals through both Fc receptors. The inhibitory signal dominates.

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#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

FcεRI pathways are phosphorylations, multiple phosphatases, such as SHPs, SHIPs, and PTEN, play an important role in dampening receptor signaling.