Details for mast cell

mast cell
mast cellBTO (BRENDA Tissue Ontology) ID
BTO:0000830
BTO:0000830 is linked to 56 enzymes:
Definition
A large cell that occurs especially in connective tissue and has basophilic granules containing substances (as histamine and heparin) which mediate allergic reactions
Synonyms
1. labrocyte
2. mastocyte
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