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The Mast Cell

A Multifunctional Effector Cell

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  • © 2019

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Authors:
  1. Domenico Ribatti

    1. Department of Biomedical Sciences, Neurosciences, and Sensory Organs, University of Bari, Bari, Italy

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  • This book contains a comprehensive and updated view of Mast Cell Biology

  • Broadens the understanding of Mast Cells from their classic immunological role to include their role in human health homeostasis, disease response and tissue regeneration

  • This highly informative book is particularly relevant to students and academics interested in cancer, neurodegeneration, angiogenesis, inflammation and related fields

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vii
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  2. Introduction

    • Domenico Ribatti
    Pages 1-3

  3. Mast Cell Ontogeny

    • Domenico Ribatti
    Pages 5-14

  4. The Staining of Mast Cells

    • Domenico Ribatti
    Pages 15-23

  5. Mast Cell Heterogeneity

    • Domenico Ribatti
    Pages 25-34

  6. Mast Cell Biology and Functions

    • Domenico Ribatti
    Pages 35-49

  7. Mast Cells in Arteriogenesis

    • Domenico Ribatti
    Pages 51-57

  8. Mast Cells in Primary Systemic Vasculitides

    • Domenico Ribatti
    Pages 59-66

  9. Mast Cells in Blood-Brain Barrier Alterations and Neurodegenerative Diseases

    • Domenico Ribatti
    Pages 67-74

  10. Mast Cells and Basophils: A Link Between Angiogenesis and Inflammation in Allergic Diseases

    • Domenico Ribatti
    Pages 75-80

  11. Mast Cells in Tumor Fate

    • Domenico Ribatti
    Pages 81-87

  12. Mast Cells in Tumor Angiogenesis and Lymphangiogenesis

    • Domenico Ribatti
    Pages 89-101

  13. Mast Cells as Therapeutic Target in Cancer

    • Domenico Ribatti
    Pages 103-109

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 111-112
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Mast cells (MC) are phylogenetically old cells which are distributed throughout the human organism. MC are found in almost all of the major organs and tissues of the body, particularly in association with connective tissue structures such as blood vessels, lymphatic vessels and nerves, and in proximity to surfaces that interface the external environment, such as those of the respiratory and gastrointestinal system and the skin. This selective accumulation at tissue sites where foreign material attempts to invade the host suggests that MC are among the first cells to initiate defensive mechanisms. MC have long been recognized as key cells of type I hypersensitivity reactions. Several lines of evidence, however, indicate that they not only express critical effector functions in classic IgE-associated allergic disorders, but also play important roles in host defense against parasites, bacteria and perhaps even viruses. Indeed, it is now clear that MC can contribute to host defense in the context of either acquired or innate immune responses through the release of a myriad of pro-inflammatory and immunoregulatory molecules and the expression of a wide spectrum of surface receptors for cytokines and chemokines. Moreover, there is growing evidence that MC exert distinct non-immunological functions, playing a relevant role in tissue homeostasis, remodeling and fibrosis as well as in the processes of tissue angiogenesis.

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  • Department of Biomedical Sciences, Neurosciences, and Sensory Organs, University of Bari, Bari, Italy

    Domenico Ribatti

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The author, Domenico Ribatti, Full professor of the University of Bari, is an expert in the field of Mast Cells with more than 800 publications.

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