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Mast Cells Trap Living Neutrophils During Allergic Reactions – “We Could Hardly Believe Our Eyes”

Researchers have discovered a surprising interaction between mast cells and neutrophils in allergic reactions, using specialized microscopy. Mast cells can trap and engulf neutrophils, creating a cell-in-cell structure known as "mast cell intracellular trap" (MIT). This interaction boosts mast ce

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