Known for their role in allergic reactions, mast cells have long been recognised as key players in our immune system. When they encounter allergens, they release chemicals that trigger typical allergy ...

According to an international multicenter study, CD2-negative mast cells are associated with significantly reduced overall survival in patients with SM. Patients with CD2-negative mast cells have ...

Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a complex, often misunderstood condition that can affect multiple body systems with unpredictable symptoms. While diagnosis remains challenging, new research is ...

Depending on one's perspective, "mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)" is either a relatively rare, narrowly defined severe allergic condition or a vastly under-recognized underlying cause of multiple ...

Cutaneous mastocytosis is one of two types of mastocytosis, a rare disorder in which too many mast cells — a type of white blood cell that helps the immune system function properly — accumulate in the ...