Snehal Lunawat Libri

Mast cells, first described by Paul Ehrlich in 1878, are crucial components of the immune system found in connective tissues, particularly in areas exposed to the environment such as the skin, respiratory system, and digestive tract. Their strategic presence suggests a primary role in initiating defense mechanisms against foreign invaders. Increasingly recognized for their contributions to tissue homeostasis, remodeling, and repair, mast cells are vital for maintaining health, facilitating wound healing, and supporting both innate and adaptive immunity.

Paul Ehrlich describió los mastocitos en 1878, destacando su función en el tejido conectivo. Estos se encuentran en grandes cantidades en la piel, el sistema respiratorio y el tracto digestivo, y son esenciales en las defensas del cuerpo, la homeostasis, la reparación de tejidos y la respuesta inmunitaria.