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mast cell [′mast ‚sel] (histology) A connective-tissue cell with numerous large, basophilic, metachromatic granules in the cytoplasm. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Immunoglobulin antibodies interact with and activate mast cells and basophils to produce histamine and bradykinin'. RSV also dramatically affects the distribution and function of mast cells in the airway mucosa (Wedde-Beer et al. They stick to inflammatory immune system cells like mast cells or basophils and just hang out there, not hurting anyone. |
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