The Circadian Clock Drives Mast Cell Functions in Allergic Reactions

Allergic diseases are known to vary in the severity of their symptoms throughout the day/night cycle. This rhythmicity is also observed in mast cell function and responsiveness. Mast cells are key effector cells of allergic reactions and release cytokines, chemokines, and important inflammatory medi...

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Main Authors: Pia Christ, Anna Sergeevna Sowa, Oren Froy, Axel Lorentz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2018.01526/full