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A mast cell (also known as a mastocyte or a labrocyte) is a resident granulocyte of several types of tissues that contains many granules rich in histamine and heparin. Although best known for their role in allergy and anaphylaxis, mast cells play an important protective role as well, being intimately involved in wound healing and defense against p...
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tissue cell of the immune system of vertebrate animals. Mast cells mediate inflammatory responses such as hypersensitivity and allergic reactions. ... [5 related articles]
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A type of white blood cell.
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A granulocyte (a type of white blood cell) found in connective tissue, for example around blood vessels or in the skin. Mast cells don't usually circulate in the blood itself. They release histamine and serotonin during an allergic response. This release is triggered by the binding of antigen to a t...
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<cell biology, immunology> Resident cell of connective tissue that contains many granules rich in histamine and heparan sulphate. ... Release of histamine from mast cells is responsible for the immediate reddening of the skin in a weal and flare response. Very similar to basophils and possibly derived from the same stem cells. ... Two types o...
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a connective tissue cell capable of elaborating basophilic, metachromatic cytoplasmic granules that contain histamine, heparin, hyaluronic acid, slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A), and, in some species, serotonin.
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Tissue located cell probably derived from basophils. Possesses receptor for Fc of IgE. Participates in 'Immediate hypersensitivity' reactions.
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Resident cell of connective tissue that contains many granules rich in histamine and heparan sulphate. Release of histamine from mast cells is responsible for the immediate reddening of the skin in a weal-and-flare response. Very similar to basophils and possibly derived from the same stem cells. Two types of mast cells are now recognized, those from connective tissue and a distinct set of mucosal mast cells; the activities of the latter are T-cell dependent.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a connective tissue cell that contains coarse, basophilic, metachromatic secretory granules that contain, among other pharmacologic agents, heparin, histamine, and eosinophilic chemotactic factor. These cells are involved in immediate hypersensitivity reactions and play a role in the regulation of the composition of groun...
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Mast cell: A connective tissue cell whose normal function is unknown but which is frequently injured in allergic reactions, releasing chemicals including histamine that are very irritating and cause itching, swelling, and fluid leakage from cells. These allergic chemicals may also cause muscle spasm and lead to lung and throat tightening, as in ast...
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A type of connective tissue cell that produces and secretes histamine and heparin and promotes local inflammation.
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A specialized, granule-containing cell found in the skin and lining of the inner body surfaces; it plays a central role in the development of allergy.
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A type of immune cell that features prominently in allergies.
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a type of cell present in most body tissues that releases substances in response to an allergen, which causes symptoms such as inflammation
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Mast cells play an important role in the body’s allergic response. Mast cells are present in most body tissues, but are particularly numerous in connective tissue, such as the dermis (innermost layer) of skin. In an allergic response, an allergen stimulates the release of antibodies, which attach themselves to mast cells. Following subsequent all...
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