Mast cells are present during angiogenesis in the chick extraembryonic vascular system.
The extraembryonic vascular membranes of 3-day-18-day chick embryos were examined for the presence of mast cells. As early as 3.5 days mast cells were found on the area vasculosa. It is suggested that these cells have a role in angiogenesis of the chick extraembryonic vascular system.
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D000482:Allantois / Q000166:cytology; D000818:Animals; D002642:Chick Embryo; D002823:Chorion / Q000166:cytology; D008407:Mast Cells / Q000166:cytology*; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic