Basophils and mast cells are similar but unique secretory cells which play a central role in inflammatory and immediate allergic reactions. In this book, the author reviews the ultrastructural studies of basophils and mast cells performed since the publication of an earlier monograph in 1991. These
Mast Cells and Basophils
โ Scribed by Gianni Marone, Lawrence M. Lichtenstein, Stephen J. Galli
- Publisher
- Academic Press
- Year
- 2000
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 738
- Edition
- 1st
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Mast Cells and Basophils will be essential reading for immunologists, biochemists and medical researchers. Detailed chapters cover all aspects of mast cell and basophil research, from cell development, proteases, histamine, cysteinyl leukotrienes, physiology and pathology to the role of these cells in health and disease. Chapters also discuss the clinical implications of histamine receptor antagonists.
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