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Mast cell

Innate immune cell prevalent in tissue and surrounding small blood vessels. Acts as a source of histamine and other rapid acting mediators of an inflammatory response to tissue infection or damage. Inappropriate activation of mast cells is central to many allergy-related diseases including anaphylaxis. Inappropriate population expansion or activity results in mast cell activation disorders
Dr. Corey Clay
Dr. Corey Clayreviewed this
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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