Highly-sensitive transcriptomic analysis clarifies the maturation pathway of basophils, one of the rarest immune cells that contribute to allergic inflammation. Credit: Inflammation, Infection & ...

Basophils are white blood cells that the bone marrow makes. They play a role in a healthy immune system. Having more or less basophils than usual may be a sign of inflammation, hyperthyroidism, or ...

Basophils are the rarest type of white blood cell (WBC). Sometimes called granulocytes, the cells hold tiny granules full of histamine. Basophils can also trigger your allergic reaction. They can ...

The relative contributions of basophils and dendritic cells in Th2 skewing to foreign antigen exposure remain unclear. Here we report the ability of basophils to induce Th2 polarization upon ...

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Many particles and molecules in the environment can trigger allergic asthma in susceptible individuals. The allergic response to some of these allergens results in lung inflammation that can lead to a ...

There are a group of cells dedicated to defending our bodies from all comers, these are the immune cells. Like an army, there are members that perform different tasks and that specialize in different ...

Basophils are a type of white blood cell. Although they’re produced in the bone marrow, they’re found in many tissues throughout your body. Their normal blood range should be under 300 per microliter.