Since first described by Paul Ehrlich in 1878, mast cells have been mostly viewed as
effectors of allergy. It has been only in the past two decades that mast cells have gained …

Mitochondria are a distinguishing feature of eukaryotic cells. Best known for their critical
function in energy production via oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), mitochondria are …

Mast cells (MC s) are innate immune cells that are scattered in tissues throughout the
organism being particularly abundant at sites exposed to the environment such as the skin …

Mast cells are well accepted as important sentinel cells for host defence against selected
pathogens. Their location at mucosal surfaces and ability to mobilize multiple aspects of …

Mast cells are important components of the immune system, and they perform pro-
inflammatory as well as anti-inflammatory roles in the complex process of immune regulation …

Mast cells (MC s) play a central role in tissue homoeostasis, sensing the local environment
through numerous innate cell surface receptors. This enables them to respond rapidly to …

Mast cells (MCs), which are well known for their effector functions in TH 2-skewed allergic
and also autoimmune inflammation, have become increasingly acknowledged for their role …

Mast cells (MCs) are strategically located in tissues close to the external environment, being
one of the first immune cells to interact with invading pathogens. They are long living effector …

Influenza viruses pose a substantial threat to human and animal health worldwide. Recent
studies in mouse models have revealed an indispensable role for the innate immune system …

Influenza A virus (IAV) H1N1 infection is a constant threat to human health and it remains so
due to the lack of an effective treatment. Since melatonin is a potent antioxidant and anti …