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Bradykinin is also released from mast cells within damaged tissues. It produces inflammation and activates nociceptors via bradykinin B1 and B2 receptors. 

The activation of mast cells by allergen initiates the asthma symptoms within minutes after allergen contact, the early allergic response (EAR), within horns the late allergic response (LAR), and within years and after rqDeated asthma episodes, chronic airway inflammation, airway remodeling, and airway hyperresponsiveness. 

Frequently, the EAR is followed by a late phase response 4-6 h later and it is caused by the pulmonary sequestration of eosinophils, neutrophils, mast cells, and T-lymphocytes. This leukocyte recruitment depends on mast cell-derived mediators such as TNFa and various chemokines, as well as on the expression of adhesion molecules on leukocytes (e.g. VLA-4, CD11/18) and vascular endothelial cells (e.g. VCAM-1, ICAM-1, E-selectin). Products of these leukocytes have several functions First, they cause the second phase of bron-choconstriction, mucus secretion, and airway swelling second, they cause tissue destruction third, they launch and entertain the chronic inflammation. 

A cascade of proteins of the immune response that can be triggered by antigen-antibody complexes and by the innate immune system (e.g. exposure to microbial polysaccharides) to raise the immune response. Complement proteins can detect and bind to foreign material or immune complexes and label them for phagocytosis. They can also cause inflammation by directly degranulating mast cells and releasing chemokines to recruit other immune cells into the affected area. 

Inflammation. Figure 1 Sequence of events in the recruitment of leukocytes in postcapillary venules adjacent to injured tissue. At the site of lesion, diverse reactive substances stimulate the endothelium to produce inflammatory cytokines, chemoattractants and other inflammatory mediators. The cytokine-activated endothelium expresses adhesion molecules that lead to the low affinity interactions between leukocytes and endothelium, which is mediated by selectins and described as rolling. Subsequently integrins mediate the firm adhesion of leukocytes, which allows emigration of the cells from venules into the interstitial compartment. Activated mast cells, PMNs and macrophages secrete cytokines (TNFa), lipid mediators (LTB4) and other inflammatory players (histamine, NO). 

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In spite of the above-mentioned similarities between basophils and mast cells, they differ in many other aspects [1,2]. Basophils complete their differentiation within the bone marrow, and mature basophils circulate in the peripheral blood and do not usually infiltrate into peripheral tissues unless inflammation takes place. Mast cells originate from hematopoietic cells in the bone marrow as do basophils, but they mature in peripheral tissues after their bone marrow-derived precursors enter the circulation and migrate into peripheral tissues. Mature mast cells reside in peripheral tissues and do not usually circulate in the peripheral blood. The lifespan of basophils is very short (several days), in contrast to that of mast cells (weeks to months). Basophils do not proliferate once they terminally differentiate whereas mature mast cells keep potential to expand in response to various stimuli. These differences between basophils and mast cells, including distinct anatomical localization, suggest their differential roles in vivo. 

Fig. 2. IgG-mediated systemic versus local anaphylaxis, a IgG-mediated systemic anaphylaxis. When allergen-IgG immune complexes are formed in the circulation, basophils immediately capture them through IgG receptors on their surface and are activated to release PAF, that in turn act on vascular endothelial cells, leading to increased vascular permeability, b Passive cutaneous anaphylaxis. When allergen-IgG immune complexes are formed in the skin, they stimulate tissue-resident mast cells to release chemical mediators such as histamine, leading to local inflammation. 

H, Nishioka K, Hirokawa K, Etori M, Yamashita M, Kubota X Minegishi Y, Yonekawa Y, Karasuyama H Basophils play a critical role in the development of IgE-mediated chronic allergic inflammation independently of T cells and mast cells. Immunity 2005 31 23 191-202. 

With regard to epinephrines potential adverse cardiac effects, it is important to remember that in anaphylaxis, the heart is a target organ. Mast cells located between myocardial fibers, in perivascular tissue, and in the arterial intima are activated through IgE and other mechanisms to release chemical mediators of inflammation, including histamine, leukotriene C4, and prostaglandin D2. Coronary artery spasm, myocardial injury, and cardiac dysrhythmias have been documented in some patients before epinephrine has been injected for treatment of anaphylaxis, as well as in patients with anaphylaxis who have not been treated with epinephrine [11, 12]. 

As observed by Celus, a Roman physician during the first century A.D., the four cardinal signs characterize inflammation swelling, redness, heat, and pain. Swelling/edema occurs in response to the accumulation of fluids from damaged capillaries following injury. Increased fluid accumulation leads to increase capillary permeability. Histamine, produced and released by resident mast cells, also... 

Inflammation is present in the lungs of all smokers. It is unclear why only 15% to 20% of smokers develop COPD, but susceptible individuals appear to have an exaggerated inflammatory response.5 O The inflammation of COPD differs from that seen in asthma, so the use of anti-inflammatory medications and the response to those medications are different. The inflammation of asthma is mainly mediated through eosinophils and mast cells. In COPD the primary inflammatory cells include neutrophils, macrophages, and CD8+ T lymphocytes. 

Key Words Allergy asthma lung pulmonary T cell mast cell eosinophil inflammation dendritic cell IgE B cell. 

Humbles AA, Lu B, Friend DS, et al. The murine CCR3 receptor regulates both the role of eosinophils and mast cells in allergen-induced airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2002 99(3) 1479-1484. 

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