Allergen-specific antibody test, basophil activation assay, measurement of inflammatory mediators released, (i.e., mast cell tryptase) and lymphocyte stimulation studies are other tests used as ...

The basophil activation test (BAT) is not a primary diagnostic tool; it is a test complementary to the skin test and quantification of allergen-specific IgE. The BAT is currently mostly applied in ...

The total white-cell count was 31,600, with 63 per cent mature neutrophils, 24.5 per cent lymphocytes, 11.5 per cent monocytes, 0.5 per cent eosinophils and 0.5 per cent basophils. Alkaline ...

The skin is the largest organ in the human body and is made up of various cells and structures. Over time, the skin will age, which is not only influenced by internal factors, but also by external ...

Developmental Biology of the Immune System, Life and Medical Sciences (LIMES) Institute, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany Macrophages are integral components of the innate immune system that colonize ...