According to a recent review, data suggest mast cells have an important role in tissue homeostasis and wound healing, with mass cell dysregulation potentially leading to fibrotic disease. Increased ...

Mast cell activation syndrome, or disease (MCAS), is a condition that causes mast cells to release these substances too frequently, resulting in severe allergic reactions. After detecting an allergen, ...

Mast cell tumor in dogs is a common form of skin cancer. The condition most often produces masses or nodules on the skin. Unfortunately, certain breeds are more likely to develop the condition than ...

In dogs, mast cell tumors are the most common malignant skin tumors, accounting for approximately 16–21% of all skin cancers. These tumors can appear anywhere on the body but are most frequently found ...

The significant mortality rate associated with the ongoing Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been linked to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and multi-organ dysfunction.

The function of mast cells, which are part of the immune system, is still a mystery. Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have now shown in mice: mast cells function as a sensor that ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Dr. Bob Cassady from the South Bend Clinic usually joins us every Tuesday on 16 News Now at Noon to answer your medical questions. Instead, we were joined this week by Dr.

Mast cell precursor cells do not just cause an increase in mature mast cells during inflammation, they also play an active role in diseases like asthma, according to a new study. Mast cell precursor ...

Mast cell tumors (MCTs) are the second most common skin tumor in cats. Feline mast cell tumors are commonly found in the head, neck, and limbs. If your cat has cutaneous mast cell tumors, it can ...

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A potential new treatment for mast cell cancers reduces the number of mast cells by 'mutating' the messenger RNA (mRNA) before it can deliver instructions for manufacturing the gene responsible for ...

A potential new treatment for mast cell cancers reduces the number of mast cells by "mutating" the messenger RNA (mRNA) before it can deliver instructions for manufacturing the gene responsible for ...