Mast Cells

The World of Mast Cells Mast cells is near the skin and organs and protects the human body from bacteria and viruses but can become over flammable or reproduce too fast, causing diseases that hurts your body more than helping it. But, this cell is one of the main protectors in the human body due to all the things it can do. This cell isn’t as well-known as others but is an important cell in the immune system. So what makes this cell so amazing? What is unique about this cell? How does this cell do things different than other cells in the immune system? Let’s find out.

Mast Cells is a very unique type of cell that is part of the immune system. This Cell is mainly located in the digestive system and in the skin systems. This makes this cell protect the area that a virus could easily get in through like an airport guard. A mast cell has …show more content…
Mast cells store a number of different chemical mediators—including histamine, interleukins, proteoglycans (e.g., heparin), and various enzymes—in coarse granules found throughout the cytoplasm of the cell. The mast cell is a very unique cell and has a very interesting structure that helps with how it acts. The immune system can protect the cell from many invaders and the mast cell is no different. Its histamines are used to kill the incoming viruses, bacteria, parasites, etc. Also, it can release antibodies like what other cells from the immune system can do. But this cell has other roles too. This cell is the reason why your wounds and scabs heal. They can assist many allergens and clean up waste that is left over and is wandering around your body. This makes the mast cell a soldier, construction worker, a doctor, and a janitor at the same time! That’s insane! Cleveland Clinic