4 Things You Didn’t Know About Mast Cells
Mast cells are well-known components of the innate immune system. These effector cells regulate homeostatic and disease processes through the release of preformed and de novo synthesized mediators. The mediators include lipid mediators, such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes; preformed mediators, such as histamine, heparin and proteases; and signaling molecules such as cytokines, chemokines and various