mast cells ↔ inflammation

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Mast cells are related to inflammation because they function as effector cells in host defense and initiate inflammation upon differentiation in tissues [1].

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The components of the immune system - Immunobiology - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Janeway CA Jr, Travers P, Walport M · Garland Science 1 fact

claimMacrophages and mast cells complete their differentiation in tissues, where they function as effector cells in host defense and initiate inflammation.