A 63162

Stimulated mast cells release a variety of chemotactic factors such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) and leukotriene B4… (More)

Mast cells participate in the host defense against parasites. Mast cells release leukotrienes (LTs), potent 5-lipoxygenase (LO… (More)

Guinea pigs mechanically hyperventilated with dry gas exhibit hyperpnea-induced bronchoconstriction (HIB) and hyperpnea-induced… (More)

We studied the relationship between mode of activation of isolated human eosinophils and in situ responsiveness in isolated… (More)

Plasma exudation characterizes the early phase of acute inflammation. The possible role of mast cells and their mediators in this… (More)

Immunologic basement membrane injury occurs in certain human diseases. We investigated the role of mast cells in the initiation… (More)

The activation of the clotting system is an important process during inflammation to contain the injury and initiate tissue… (More)

Immune complex-induced injury is an important pathogenic factor in antibody-mediated nephritis, systemic lupus erythematosus… (More)

Leukotrienes, products of the 5-lipoxygenase pathway in the metabolism of arachidonic acid, are potent mediators of airway… (More)

Mast cells are secretory cells strategically located in the vicinity of blood vessels where they can readily initiate and… (More)