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Mast Cells as Key Players in Allergy and Inflammation
9 Dec 2018
Abstract excerpt
Mast cells (MCs) are a key structural and functional component of both the innate and the adaptive immune systems. They are involved in many different processes, but play a major role in the response to infections and in inflammatory reactions. In addition, MCs are the main effector cells in allergy. MC biology is far more complex than initially believed. Thus, MCs may act directly or indirectly against pathogens...
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