Mast cell: its mediators and effects on arterial wall metabolism.
Some general aspects of mast cells and their functional mediators, mainly histamine and heparin are reviewed. The actions of mast cells, histamine and heparin are analyzed in the context of their possible role in the physiology and pathophysiology of vascular tissue metabolism.
D000818:Animals; D001158:Arteries / Q000166:cytology / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D008407:Mast Cells / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D009131:Muscle, Smooth, Vascular / Q000166:cytology / Q000378:metabolism*