Mast cell function modulating IgE-mediated allergy

Allergic diseases, such as atopic rhinitis, bronchial asthma and urticaria, are prevalent and increasing in frequency. Mast cells are known to play a central role in the immediate phase reaction of allergic diseases through the IgE-mediated release of a variety of chemical mediators, such as histami...

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Main Author: Ruby Pawankar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 1999-01-01
Series:Allergology International
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1323893015314829