The role of mast cells in wound healing.
Mast cells are predominantly found in the vicinity of connective tissue vessels of skin and mucosa. The main immunological functions of mast cells are in IgE-mediated reactions and in helminth infestations. Mast cells respond to tissue injury by releasing inflammatory mediators and have been implicated in diseases of excessive fibrosis of the dermis such as scleroderma. Current evidence suggests that mast cells exert its role during inflammation and cellular proliferation. Animal models have shown that by stabilising mast cells at the early stages of wound healing, wound contraction is reduced. Mast cells are an ideal candidate to play a pivotal role in wound healing due to its location, substances released and clinical associations.
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Michael F Y
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Department of Wound Healing, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, UK. fee yen@doctors.net.uk
D000818:Animals; D049109:Cell Proliferation; D006801:Humans; D008407:Mast Cells / Q000276:immunology*; D023421:Models, Animal; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000276:immunology*
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