MAST-CELLS - FUNCTION AND CONTENTS

被引:179
作者
SCHWARTZ, LB
机构
[1] Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23298
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10.1016/0952-7915(94)90039-6
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
摘要
Mast cells, when activated, release a spectrum of mediators that initiate and modulate immediate-type hypersensitivity reactions. Recently is has been reported that expression of mast cell neutral proteases, specific markers of mast cells, is regulated by various growth factors. Human mast cells, like those in rodents, are now known to produce cytokines that modulate IgE production and inflammation.
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页码:91 / 97
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