Results for tag: "Mast Cells"

Mast cells are a type of white blood cell that play an important role in the body's immune system. They are found in many tissues, including the skin, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract. In biotechnology, mast cells are used in research and development of treatments for a variety of diseases, including allergies, asthma, and cancer. They are also used to study the mechanisms of inflammation and the development of new drugs. Mast cells are also used in the development of vaccines and other biopharmaceuticals. They are used to study the effects of drugs on the immune system, as well as to develop new treatments for autoimmune diseases. Additionally, mast cells are used in the development of diagnostic tests for diseases such as cancer and allergies. Companies in the mast cells market include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Merck KGaA, BioLegend, BD Biosciences, and STEMCELL Technologies. Show Less Read more