People have reported rare immunological disorders such as mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), which are assumed to be ...

It stems from having too many mast cells in the skin, a type of white blood cell involved in the immune system. Understanding ...

A HEARTBROKEN mum claims parents drag their children away from her “contagious-looking” tot – due to a rare disorder that ...

In contrast, increased numbers of mast cells occurred in patients with a moderate to marked decrease in bone density. It is possible that bone-marrow mast cells and heparin, which is synthesized ...

What exactly does it mean when physicians say "long COVID," and what process do they go through when it comes to defining ...

Pfizer's and Moderna's formulas have been the go-to on pharmacy shelves, but Novavax remains an important option.

Progenitor mast cell line with rapid growth, no cytokine stimulation needed. Cell doubling time of 2–3 days Inventors: Arnold S. Kirshenbaum and Dean D. Metcalfe , both of NIAID ...

Cryptorchidism is a common congenital abnormality in male newborns. Studies have found that cryptorchidism is associated with ...

Mediators of anaphylactic reactions:- Aside from mast cell tryptase, which other chemical inflammatory mediators offer potential as indicators of anaphylaxis? Why this is important:- Although mast ...

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