Aim: To evaluate markers of mast cell and basophil activation in children undergoing the initial phase of honeybee venom immunotherapy (VIT). Patients & methods: Five children (four boys and one ...

Basophils are morphologically identical to mast cells, but can be differentiated from mast cells in that basophils are blood borne and mast cells reside in tissues outside the circulation.

Peanut allergies are among the most severe and prevalent food allergies, particularly affecting children. These allergies can lead to life-threatening reactions, imposing a heavy burden on individuals ...

Opens in a new tab or window In a study of 116 patients with systemic mastocytosis (SM), a rare mast cell disease ... Mastocytosis and the Impact of Basophil Responsiveness Abnormal activation ...