Regulation of mast cell differentiation
- 1 June 1989
- Vol. 10 (6) , 193-196
- https://doi.org/10.1002/bies.950100604
Abstract
Mast cells are a unique class of blood cell. Unlike most blood cells, undifferentiated precursors of mast cells migrate in the bloodstream, invade tissues, proliferate there and then differentiate. Even after differentiation, some mast cells may proliferate extensively. Differentiation of mast cells is regulated by both diffusible growth factors and direct contact with fibroblasts.Keywords
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