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Because basophils secrete IL-4 and IL-13 early during an adaptive immune response, they are believed to be important initiators of what type of response?

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Allergic immune response

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Because basophils secrete IL-4 and IL-13 early during an adaptive immune response, they are believed to be important initiators of allergic immune responses. When IL-4 acts on B cells, it causes IgE and IgG1 isotope selection, which both can release chemicals to cause an allergic reaction when an allergen is encountered.

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