A comparison of the osmotic activation of basophils and human lung mast cells.

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Summary

It is concluded that osmotic activation of basophils and mast cells is a nontoxic process that differs significantly from IgE-dependent histamine release, and if it does indeed participate in the pathophysiology of human disease, different treatment strategies will be required to modulate this contribution.

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Published
2015-05-14
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Histamine, Mannitol, Immunoglobulin E, Osmole, Osmotic concentration

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