Accessory
Cells – Basophils - 2
Specific Cell Characteristics: cont=d
2.Accessory cells - continued
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Characteristics and functions of each cell line:
eBasophil
functions:
Uact as Aeffector cell@ in IgE mediated hypersensitivity reactions
Ubind free
circulating IgE
Ucross-linking
of bound IgE on mast cell surface causes degranulation to occur.
Ureleased
substances are inflammatory and vasoactive (see list under characteristics).
