TLR signaling in mast cells: common and unique features

In addition to the well known role of mast cells in immunity to multi-cellular parasites and in the pathogenesis of allergy and asthma, the importance of mast cells in the immune defense against bacteria and viruses is increasingly being recognized. Their location in the skin, gut and airways puts m...

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Main Authors: Hilary eSandig, Silvia eBulfone-Paus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fimmu.2012.00185/full