Phagocytosis of granules from disrupted mast cells.
1958
D E SMITH, and
Y S LEWIS
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008407
Mast Cells
Granulated cells that are found in almost all tissues, most abundantly in the skin and the gastrointestinal tract. Like the BASOPHILS, mast cells contain large amounts of HISTAMINE and HEPARIN. Unlike basophils, mast cells normally remain in the tissues and do not circulate in the blood. Mast cells, derived from the bone marrow stem cells, are regulated by the STEM CELL FACTOR.
The engulfing and degradation of microorganisms; other cells that are dead, dying, or pathogenic; and foreign particles by phagocytic cells (PHAGOCYTES).
Phagocytoses
D003594
Cytoplasmic Granules
Condensed areas of cellular material that may be bounded by a membrane.