Fetal mast cells mediate postnatal allergic responses dependent on maternal IgE

We report a role for MCs within the developing fetus and demonstrate that fetal MCs may contribute to antigen-specific vertical transmission of allergic disease.

Source: ScienceNOW - November 19, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Msallam, R., Balla, J., Rathore, A. P. S., Kared, H., Malleret, B., Saron, W. A. A., Liu, Z., Hang, J. W., Dutertre, C. A., Larbi, A., Chan, J. K. Y., St. John, A. L., Ginhoux, F. Tags: Cell Biology, Immunology r-articles Source Type: news