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 …

This review describes the role of the mast cell in the pathobiology of skin healing. After
illustrating its main morphofunctional characteristics, with special reference to the dog and …

Neutrophil recruitment to inflammation sites purportedly depends on sequential waves of
chemoattractants. Current models propose that leukotriene B 4 (LTB 4), a secondary …

Intraperitoneal administration of zymosan and acetic acid induced a dose-dependent
nociceptive writhing response in mice. Lavage of the peritoneal cavities with saline reduced …

Objectives Interleukin 33 (IL-33) is a new member of the IL-1 family of cytokines which
signals via its receptor, ST2 (IL-33R), and has an important role in Th2 and mast cell …

Calcium silicate‑based bioceramics have been applied in endodontics as advantageous
materials for years. In addition to excellent physical and chemical properties, the …

Background and purpose: Chemokines orchestrate neutrophil recruitment to inflammatory
foci. In the present study, we evaluated the participation of three chemokines, KC/CXCL1 …

Aromatic essential oils play a significant role in pharmaceuticals, food additives, cosmetics,
and perfumery. Essential oils mostly comprise aliphatic hydrocarbons, monoterpenoids …

Mast cells are tissue-resident cells best known for their role in allergy and host defence
against helminth parasites. They are involved in responses against other pathogenic …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Vast numbers of plant species from northeastern Brazil
have not yet been phytochemically or biologically evaluated. Aim of the study The goal of …