The Role of Mast Cells in IgE-Independent Lung Diseases

Mast cells (MCs) are granular cells of the innate immune system which develop from CD34 + /CD117 + progenitors and play a role in orchestrating adaptive immune responses. They have a well-known role in allergic reactions following immunoglobulin (Ig)E-mediated activation of the cell-surface expressed IgE high-affinity receptor (FcεRI). MCs can also respond to various other stimuli due to the expression of a variety of receptors including...