To keep it simple, it is a white blood cell that releases histamines during
an allergic response. Degranulation is when a mast cell releases histamines
or other preformed mediators of allergic reactions by sensitized mast cells
after a second encounter with an allergen. Hope that helped.
Steve Newport wrote in message <369287d5.3398807 at news.pavilion.net>...
>Can anybody explain to me (sorry if it is a basic question) but what
>exactly is a Mast Cell and what is degranulation about ?
