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Variable expression of activation‐linked surface antigens on human mast cells in health and disease
1 Feb 2001
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Summary: Mast cells (MC) are multipotent effector cells of the immune system. They contain an array of biologically active mediator substances in their granules. MC also express a number of functionally important cell surface antigens, including stem cell factor receptor (SCFR=kit=CD117), high affinity IgER (FcεRI), or C5aR (CD88). Respective ligands can induce or promote degranulation, migration, or cytokine...
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