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Mast Cell Cytonemes as a Defense Mechanism against Coxiella burnetii

Summary Mast cells (MCs) are critical mediators of inflammation; however, their microbicidal activity against invading pathogens remains largely unknown. Here, we describe a nonpreviously reported antibacterial mechanism used by MCs against Coxiella burnetii, the agent of Q fever. We show that C. burnetii interaction with

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Progenitor mast cells and tryptase in Q fever

Summary Q fever is an infectious disease due to Coxiella burnetii. Following a primary-infection, C. burnetii may persist in some patients, leading to endocarditis and vascular infections. Mast cells (MCs), known for their role in allergic diseases, innate immunity and cardiac function, are produced by

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Isolation of Human Placental Mast Cells

Summary Mast cells have been identified as resident cells of human placental tissue by immunohistological procedures, suggesting that they may play a role in pregnancy. Citation Mezouar, Soraya & Ben Amara, Amira & Vitte, Joana & Mege, Jean‐Louis. (2018). Isolation of Human Placental Mast Cells.

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