Mast cell synapses and exosomes: membrane contacts for information exchange
In addition to their central role in allergy, mast cells are involved in a wide variety of cellular interactions during homeostasis and disease. In this review, we discuss the ability of mast cells to extend their mechanisms for intercellular communication beyond the release of soluble mediators. T...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2012-03-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Immunology |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fimmu.2012.00046/full |