Human Basophils and Mast Cells: Biological Aspects
The contributors to this volume discuss items of such significance as: Ultrastructural and phenotypic characteristics Fundamental biochemical aspects, including the high-affinity receptor for IgE Production of cytokines in vitro and in vivo Activation under cytokine influence Interaction with the neuroimmune system and other inflammatory cells The chapters have all been written by leading scientists and clinical investigators, with the focus on the research they themselves are actively engaged in. This book will be of interest to specialists studying human basophil and mast cell biology, and to immunologists and biochemists in general.
