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KIT Receptor (CD117, SCF receptor, Mast Cell Growth Factor)
General Description and Physiological Function KIT is a transmembrane receptor, member of the receptor tyrosine kinase family and structurally related to the PDGF, CSF-1 (M-CSF)
Mast cell Fcγ receptors (FcγR) for IgG
General Description Besides the high affinity IgE receptor mast cells (MC) also express Fcγ receptors (FcγR) (1). However, other receptors for immunoglobulin isotypes such as
Mast cell inhibitory receptors
Mast cells receptors – general description Mast cells (MC) are key effector cells in allergic inflammation (AI) but are also involved in regulating fibrosis, in
Mast cell proteoglycans
Introduction A hallmark feature of mast cells from all species is their strong metachromatic staining with various cationic dues, such as Toluidine blue. These properties
Mast cell Toll-like receptors (TLRs)
Mast cells (MCs) are sentinel cells of the immune system and are found in greater numbers at sites of pathogen exposure such as the skin
Mast cells activating receptors
General description Mast cells (MC) are best known for their crucial role in the allergic response, but their strategic location and richness of pre-stored and
