"Mast cells" are a type of white blood cell in our bodies that play a role in our immune system. They release substances like histamines, which help protect us from infections and allergic reactions. Full definition
Brit was first presented to VRCC Oncology in September 2006, when she was 9 years old, with a diagnosis of mast cell tumor of the left chest wall. (vrcc.com)
Further, the team showed that a cellular protein, known as STAT5, plays a pivotal role by triggering major increases in mast cells in the skin of some eczema sufferers. (lji.org)