“Of significant importance, these studies identify mast cells, a tissue-resident innate immune cell population, as the predominant cellular source of IL-17 in this disease. These findings ...

Mast cells, residing in tissues and critical for initiating inflammation, are filled with granules containing ...

Known for their role in allergic reactions, mast cells have long been recognized as key players in our immune system. When they encounter allergens, they release chemicals that trigger typical allergy ...

Mast cells exist in most tissues and are one of the immune system’s first defences against infection, especially parasitic disease and damage. Scientists already know there are more mast cells in the ...