Mast cells

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Mast Cells are granulated white blood cells cells play an important part in the initial immune response. They release granules containing inflammatory mediators such as Histamine and Heparin  when tissue is injured or can be activated by compliment proteins.[1]

  1. ↑ Prussin C, Metcalfe DD (2003). "IgE, mast cells, basophils, and eosinophils". J Allergy Clin Immunol 111 (2 Suppl): S486–94. doi:10.1067/mai.2003.120. PMID 12592295.
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