| Literature DB >> 2662964 |
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.Mesh:
Year: 1989 PMID: 2662964 DOI: 10.1002/bies.950100604
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Bioessays ISSN: 0265-9247 Impact factor: 4.345