Sammanfattning

Mast cells (MCs) are versatile effector cells of the immune system, characterized by a large content of secretory granules containing a variety of inflammatory mediators. They are implicated in the host protection toward various external insults, but are mostly well known for their detrimental impact on a variety of pathological conditions, including allergic disorders such as asthma and a range of additional disease settings. Based on this, there is currently a large demand for therapeutic regimens that can dampen the detrimental impact of MCs in these respective pathological conditions. This can be accomplished by several strategies, including targeting of individual mediators released by MCs, blockade of receptors for MC-released compounds, inhibition of MC activation, limiting mast cell growth or by inducing mast cell apoptosis. Here, we review the currently available and emerging regimens to interfere with harmful mast cell activities in asthma and other pathological settings and discuss the advantages and limitations of such strategies.

Nyckelord

Apoptosis; Cytotoxicity; Inflammation; Mast cells

Publicerad i

Journal of Innate Immunity
2021, Volym: 13, sidor: 131-147
Utgivare: KARGER

SLU författare

• Pejler, Gunnar

  • Institutionen för husdjurens biovetenskaper, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
    
  • Uppsala universitet

UKÄ forskningsämne

Immunologi inom det medicinska området


Publikationens identifierare

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1159/000513582

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https://res.slu.se/id/publ/110961