The basic science of mast cells is the first episode in our 6-part series exploring Mast cell diseases. To start the series, we explore the intricate workings of mast cells by diving into how they work and what happens when something is off balance.

What are mast cells, and what do they do?

What are the different types of mast cell diseases?

Mastocytosis

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

Hereditary Alpha-tryptasemia

The 7 types of mastocytosis

The cause of mast cell disease

KIT gene mutation in Mastocytosis

Mast Cell Disease page: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/health-a-z/mast-cell-diseases/

What is Anaphylaxis? https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/anaphylaxis/

What is Epinephrine? https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/anaphylaxis/what-is-epinephrine/

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