Mast cells are believed to play a part in protecting mucosal surfaces against pathogens, in addition to their role in orchestrating allergic responses.

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• Person: Janeway CA Jr, Travers P, Walport M Organization: Garland Science
  The components of the immune system - Immunobiology - NCBI - NIH

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

Referenced by nodes (3)

• pathogen concept
• mast cells concept
• allergic reactions concept