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Lipid Rafts in Mast Cell Biology
Joint Authors
Mazucato, Vivian Marino
Silveira e Souza, Adriana Maria Mariano
Oliver, Constance
Jamur, Maria Célia
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-02-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Mast cells have long been recognized to have a direct and critical role in allergic and inflammatory reactions.
In allergic diseases, these cells exert both local and systemic responses, including allergic rhinitis and anaphylaxis.
Mast cell mediators are also related to many chronic inflammatory conditions.
Besides the roles in pathological conditions, the biological functions of mast cells include roles in innate immunity, involvement in host defense mechanisms against parasites, immunomodulation of the immune system, tissue repair, and angiogenesis.
Despite their growing significance in physiological and pathological conditions, much still remains to be learned about mast cell biology.
This paper presents evidence that lipid rafts or raft components modulate many of the biological processes in mast cells, such as degranulation and endocytosis, play a role in mast cell development and recruitment, and contribute to the overall preservation of mast cell structure and organization.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Silveira e Souza, Adriana Maria Mariano& Mazucato, Vivian Marino& Jamur, Maria Célia& Oliver, Constance. 2011. Lipid Rafts in Mast Cell Biology. Journal of Lipids،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Silveira e Souza, Adriana Maria Mariano…[et al.]. Lipid Rafts in Mast Cell Biology. Journal of Lipids No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Silveira e Souza, Adriana Maria Mariano& Mazucato, Vivian Marino& Jamur, Maria Célia& Oliver, Constance. Lipid Rafts in Mast Cell Biology. Journal of Lipids. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495994
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-495994