_________ are antigenic determinants on the surface of food proteins that are recognized by the immune system.

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Recent studies suggest that 70% to 80% of young children allergic to milk or eggs can tolerate baked (heat-denatured) forms of the protein but not the unbaked form.It is suggested that these children make IgE antibodies primarily to conformational epitopes (antigenic determinants on the surface of the food proteins that are recognized by the HYPERLINK "http://ₑn.wᵢkᵢpₑdᵢₐ.ₒᵣg/wᵢkᵢ/Immᵤnₑ_sᵧstₑm" immune system).Haptens are small molecules that can elicit an immune response only when attached to a large protein carrier.Mast cells release histamines.Cytokines are proteins released by cells and serve as communicators with the immune system.

_________ Are Antigenic Determinants on the Surface of Food Proteins