Aim: To evaluate markers of mast cell and basophil activation in children undergoing the initial phase of honeybee venom immunotherapy (VIT). Patients & methods: Five children (four boys and one girl) ...

Indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) is a type of mastocytosis in which fewer clonal mast cells accumulate, thereby slowing the disease course and offering a better prognosis than other, more ...

Basophils are a type of white blood cell. Although they’re produced in the bone marrow, they’re found in many tissues throughout your body. Their normal blood range should be under 300 per microliter.

Higher baseline monocyte counts, along with preserved basophils and low C-reactive protein, independently predict complete remission on anti-IgE therapy for CSU. A new study suggests that a simple ...

F: Female; IDT: Intradermal test; M: Male; sIgE: Specific IgE; SPT: Skin prick test; SSR: Severe systemic reaction. Mediators of mast cells and basophils provoke interest as potential markers of ...

Basophils are white blood cells that the bone marrow makes. They play a role in a healthy immune system. Levels that are higher or lower than usual may be a sign of inflammation, hyperthyroidism, or ...