title: Are mast cells involved in adjuvant action?
abstract: A variety of adjuvant substances have been found to reduce the absolute and relative number of peritoneal mast cells in mice. This observation is discussed in the light of literary data suggesting a potential role of mast cells in the regulation (modification) of the immune response.
mesh_terms: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D000818:Animals; D002452:Cell Count; D004731:Endotoxins / Q000276:immunology; D008297:Male; D008407:Mast Cells / Q000276:immunology*; D051379:Mice
chemical_list: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D004731:Endotoxins