The concept that mast cells play a key role in the initiation of acute allergic responses has
been around for many years. However, the role of mast cells in the chronic processes that …

Mast-cell-depleted rat peritoneal exudate cells have been shown to differentiate into pure
mast cell cultures when placed in a special medium containing 15% horse serum and 20% L …

Background: Mast cells are observed in peritoneal endometriosis which causes
dysmenorrhea. However, there is no report about the relationship between endocervical …

The expression of surface procoagulants by macrophages represents an important
mechanism underlying local fibrin deposition at sites of extravascular inflammation. Mast …

Materials and Methods: A study was conducted on 110 patients who were operated for acute
appendicitis to determine the role and predictive value of the total leucocyte count (TLC), C …

Background: Apart from the role of mast cells in maintenance of homeostasis and
inflammation, their association with tumors has been described recently. In several …

Context.—In some adult patients with chronic intractable diarrhea, the diagnosis remains
elusive even after detailed evaluations, and colonic or duodenal biopsy specimens may …

OBJECTIVE: This article reviews the current understanding of the pathophysiologic role of
intestinal mast cells. DATA SOURCE: Up to date English language publications on mast cell …

Most physicians and immunologists, if they think of the mast cell at all, regard it as something
of a pariah. Other cells of hematopoietic origin, such as neutrophils, macrophages, and …