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mastocyte - a large connective tissue cell that contains histamine and heparin and serotonin which are released in allergic reactions or in response to injury or inflammation

connective tissue - tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments

somatic cell, vegetative cell - any of the cells of a plant or animal except the reproductive cells; a cell that does not participate in the production of gametes; "somatic cells are produced from preexisting cells";

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These mediators are released after tissue injury, when there is an increase in arachidonic acid-derived eicosanoids such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes, which induce mastocyte degranulation.

Systemic inflammatory and stress markers in cattle and sheep submitted to different reproductive procedures/ Marcadores sistemicos de inflamacao e estresse em bovinos e ovinos submetidos a diferentes procedimentos reprodutivos

The second column (Mastocyte) illustrates the number of mast cells per [mm.sup.3], and the arrows indicate the location of the mast cells in the stroma (Bar = 20 mm).

Effect of Concurrent Training and Supplementation with [beta]-Hydroxy-[beta]-Methylbutyirate (HMB) on the Prostate: Alterations in the Androgen Receptor and Inflammation/Efecto del Entrenamiento Concomitante y Suplementacion con [beta]-Hidroxi-[beta]-Metilbutirato (HMB) en la Prostata: Alteraciones en el Receptor de Androgenos y la Inflamacion

Levi-Montalcini, "A proposed autacoid mechanism controlling mastocyte behaviour," Agents and Actions, vol.

Palmitoylethanolamide in the Treatment of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

In experimental studies, platelet aggregation, mastocyte degranulation and histamine secretion have been shown to occur after trigeminal ganglion stimulation (2).

Migraine and immunoglobulin E-mediated hypersensitivity/Migren ve immunoglobulin E aracili hipersensitivite

Furthermore, there was a significant reduction in mastocyte and eosinophil numbers in mucosa and lower levels of specific anti-H.

Relacion Haemonchus contortus-ovino: una revision

Not only ligands, but also immunological host environments are decisive for mastocyte activity.

Possible involvement of TLRs and hemichannels in stress-induced CNS dysfunction via mastocytes, and glia activation

It turned out that, in allergic CD, keratinocytes secrete proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines that activate epidermal Langerhans cells and dermal vascular endothelial cells, which also express adhesion molecules and enable extravasation of the sensitized T cells (CD8, Tr1), mastocytes, basophils and immunocytes (19,20).

IRRITANT AND ALLERGIC CONTACT DERMATITIS --SKIN LESION CHARACTERISTICS

Neurons and mastocytes dump serotonin into my bloodstream.

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