Mast cells are hematopoietic cells that reside in virtually all vascularized tissues and that
represent potential sources of a wide variety of biologically active secreted products …

Soon after the discovery of lasers in the 1960s it was realized that laser therapy had the
potential to improve wound healing and reduce pain, inflammation and swelling. In recent …

Labor resembles an inflammatory response that includes secretion of cytokines/chemokines
by resident and infiltrating immune cells into reproductive tissues and the maternal/fetal …

Apigenin (4′, 5, 7-trihydroxyflavone, flavonoid) is a phenolic compound that is known to
reduce the risk of chronic disease owing to its low toxicity. The first study on apigenin …

Flavonoids are nearly ubiquitous in plants and are recognized as the pigments responsible
for the colors of leaves, especially in autumn. They are rich in seeds, citrus fruits, olive oil …

Mast cells are found resident in tissues throughout the body, particularly in association with
structures such as blood vessels and nerves, and in proximity to surfaces that interface the …

Both antigen-specific and non-specific mechanisms may be involved in the pathogenesis of
oral lichen planus (OLP). Antigen-specific mechanisms in OLP include antigen presentation …

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with specific immune and
inflammatory mechanisms. Atopy is among the major features of the diagnosis criteria for AD …

▪ Abstract This review focuses on recent progress in our understanding of how mast cells
can contribute to the initiation, development, expression, and regulation of acquired immune …

Tissue damage, inflammation or injury of the nervous system may result in chronic
neuropathic pain characterised by increased sensitivity to painful stimuli (hyperalgesia), the …