Isolation of Mature (Peritoneum-Derived) Mast Cells and Immature (Bone Marrow-Derived) Mast Cell Precursors from Mice

Mast cells (MCs) are a versatile cell type playing key roles in tissue morphogenesis and host defence against bacteria and parasites. Furthermore, they can enhance immunological danger signals and are implicated in inflammatory disorders like fibrosis. This granulated cell type originates from the m...

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Main Authors: Meurer, Steffen K., Neß, Melanie, Weiskirchen, Sabine, Kim, Philipp, Tag, Carmen G., Kauffmann, Marlies, Huber, Michael, Weiskirchen, Ralf
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4918956/