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Ultrastructure of mast cells and basophils
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Ultrastructure of mast cells and basophils

Author: Ann M Dvorak
Publisher: Basel ; New York : Karger, 2005.
Series: Chemical immunology and allergy, v. 85.
Edition/Format:   eBook : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Basophils and mast cells are similar but unique secretory cells which play a central role in inflammatory and immediate allergic reactions. In this book, the author reviews the ultrastructural studies of basophils and mast cells performed since the publication of an earlier monograph in 1991. These studies include the use of ultrastructural rules that allow identification of basophils and mast cells in new  Read more...
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Genre/Form: Electronic books
Additional Physical Format: (OCoLC)60821526
Material Type: Internet resource
Document Type: Internet Resource, Computer File
All Authors / Contributors: Ann M Dvorak
ISBN: 1423713842 9781423713845 9783805578646 3805578644 9783318011753 3318011754 9786610513581 6610513589
OCLC Number: 647540987
Description: 1 online resource (xi, 351 p.) : 185 fig. (4 col.)
Contents: Ultrastructure analysis is necessary and sufficient for identification of basophils and mast cells --
Cyclooxygenase, a key enzyme family for production of prostaglandins, is present in human mast cell lipid bodies --
Subcellular localization of the cytokines, basic fibroblast growth factor and tumor necrosis factor-alpha in mast cells --
Immunogold ultrastructural techniques identify subcellular sites of chymase, charcot-leyden crystal protein, and histamine in basophils and mast cells --
Ultrastructural enzyme-affinity-gold and inhibitor-gold techniques identify subcellular sites of histamine and heparin in basophils and mast cells --
Piecemeal degranulation of basophils and mast cells is effected by vesicular transport of stored secretory granule contents --
Mast cell-derived mediators of enhanced microvascular permeability, vascular permeability factor/ vascular endothelial growth factor, histamine, and serotonin, cause leakage of macromolecules through a new endothelial cell permeability organelle, the vesiculo-vacuolar organelle --
Degranulation and recovery from degranulation of basophils and mast cells --
Mast cell secretory granules and lipid bodies contain the necessary machinery important for the in situ synthesis of proteins.
Series Title: Chemical immunology and allergy, v. 85.
Responsibility: Ann M. Dvorak.

Abstract:

Basophils and mast cells are similar but unique secretory cells which play a central role in inflammatory and immediate allergic reactions. In this book, the author reviews the ultrastructural studies of basophils and mast cells performed since the publication of an earlier monograph in 1991. These studies include the use of ultrastructural rules that allow identification of basophils and mast cells in new circumstances. The secretory granules and lipid bodies present in these cells are established as different, important organelles. A number of standard and newly developed ultrastructural ima

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