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Ion channel gene expression in human lung, skin, and cord blood-derived mast cells.
Journal of leukocyte biology - 1 May 2003
Bradding Peter, Okayama Yoshimichi, Kambe Naotomo, Saito Hirohisa
Abstract excerpt
Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-dependent activation of human mast cells (HMC) is characterized by an influx of extracellular calcium (Ca(2+)), which is essential for subsequent release of preformed (granule-derived) mediators and newly generated autacoids and cytokines. In addition, flow of ions such as K(+) and Cl(-) is likely to play an important role in mast cell activation, proliferation, and chemotaxis through their...
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