T Cell-Mediated Modulation of Mast Cell Function: Heterotypic Adhesion-Induced Stimulatory or Inhibitory Effects
Close physical proximity between mast cells and T cells has been demonstrated in several T cell mediated inflammatory processes such as rheumatoid arthritis and sarcoidosis.However, the way by which mast cells are activated in these T cell-mediated immune responses has not been fully elucidated.We have identified and characterized a novel mast cell