Mast cells (MCs) are most known because of their prominent role in allergy. In the last years, however, it has become clear that they have pleiotropic functions and a high adaptability to the milieu. This review focuses on negative and positive roles of MCs within the body with particular emphasis on their participation in reproductive processes.
Keywords: MC-associated diseases; angiogenesis; mast cells; reproduction; tissue remodeling.
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