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  1. Mast cell - Wikipedia

    Mast cell ... A mast cell (also known as a mastocyte or a labrocyte[1]) is a resident cell of connective tissue that contains many granules rich in histamine and heparin. Specifically, it is …

  2. Mast Cells: Anatomy, Function & Diseases - Cleveland Clinic

    May 16, 2024 · Mast cells are a part of your immune system. They’re made in your bone marrow, then move through your bloodstream into your tissues. The mature mast cells live in tissues …

  3. Mast Cells | British Society for Immunology

    Mast cells are long-lived tissue-resident cells with an important role in many inflammatory settings including host defence to parasitic infection and in allergic reactions.

  4. Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - WebMD

    May 27, 2024 · Mast cell activation syndrome is a condition that causes mast cells to release an inappropriate amount of chemicals into your body. This causes allergy symptoms and a wide …

  5. Overview & Diagnosis - TMS - The Mast Cell Disease Society, Inc

    Mast cells (MC) are immune system cells that live in the bone marrow and in body tissues, internal and external, such as the gastrointestinal tract, the lining of the airway, and the skin. …

  6. What Are Mast Cells and What Is Their Function?

    Aug 5, 2025 · Mast cells are immune cells found throughout the body, playing a complex role in both health and disease. While widely recognized for their involvement in allergic reactions, …

  7. Mast cell | Immunity, Histamine & Allergies | Britannica

    mast cell, tissue cell of the immune system of vertebrate animals. Mast cells mediate inflammatory responses such as hypersensitivity and allergic reactions.

  8. Mast Cells: Mast Cell Function, Origin and Related Conditions

    Mar 19, 2024 · What are mast cells? Mast cells were discovered by Paul Ehrlich in 18781 and are primarily associated with the innate immune response, a non-specific arm of the immune …

  9. Mast cells - Latest research and news | Nature

    Dec 3, 2025 · Prenatal stress triggers molecular dysregulations in fetal neuroimmune circuits, leading to altered mast cell and sensory neuron function, which predisposes offspring to …

  10. What Are Mast Cell Diseases? - Allergy & Asthma Network

    Mast cells are white blood cells in our immune system. They reside in body tissue and help protect us from viruses, germs, allergens, irritants and toxins. When mast cells detect one of …