Mast Cells and Basophils
Contributors: Gianni Marone (Editor); Lawrence M. Lichtenstein (Editor); Stephen J. Galli (Editor)
Edition: 1st edition
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: August 15, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 707
ISBN-13: 9780124733350
Subjects: Biochemistry; Cellular biology; Cellular physiology; Cytopathology; Medical / Nursing; Medical; Immunology; Life Sciences - Biochemistry; Life Sciences - Cytology; Medical / Immunology
First sentence: In this chapter, we review current understanding of the effects of two cytokines, the c-kit ligand (or stem cell factor), and interleukin-3 (IL-3), on mast cell and basophil development, as well as review some of the effects of SCF on mast cell function.