Tumor necrosis factor-alpha and mast cells: Revisited study Journal Article


Authors: Saggini, A.; Tripodi, D.; Maccauro, G.; Castellani, M. L.; Anogeianaki, A.; Tete, S.; Felaco, P.; De Lutiis, M. A.; Galzio, R.; Fulcheri, M.; Theoharides, T. C.; Caraffa, A.; Antinolfi, P.; Felaco, M.; Conti, F.; Neri, G.; Pandolfi, F.; Toniato, E.; Shaik-Dasthagirisaheb, Y. B.
Article Title: Tumor necrosis factor-alpha and mast cells: Revisited study
Abstract: Mast cells reside in connective tissues and are widely recognized as effector cells important in innate and acquired immunity. These cells are the only ones capable of storing preformed TNFα in their cytoplasmatic granules and release upon activation. TNF-alpha is a potent multifunctional cytokine involved in autoimmune diseases, cancer, allergy, and acute and chronic inflammation. In this study, we revisit the interrelationship between TNFα and mast cells. Copyright © by BIOLIFE, s.a.s.
Keywords: review; nonhuman; neoplasm; allergy; inflammation; cytokines; tumor necrosis factor alpha; tumor necrosis factor-alpha; etanercept; cytoplasm; innate immunity; rheumatoid arthritis; acquired immune deficiency syndrome; autoimmune disease; mast cell; mast cells; infliximab; adalimumab
Journal Title: European Journal of Inflammation
Volume: 9
Issue: 1
ISSN: 1721-727X
Publisher: Biolife, S  
Date Published: 2011-01-01
Start Page: 17
End Page: 22
Language: English
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: --- - "Export Date: 3 January 2012" - "CODEN: EJIUA" - "Source: Scopus"