Mast cells are major contributors to the pathophysiology of Graves’ Ophthalmopathy (GO)
Mast cells are major contributors to the pathophysiology of Graves’ Ophthalmopathy (GO)
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London: BioMed Central
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Conclusion Mast cells are important in the pathophysiology of GO, as their numbers are increased in GO orbital tissue and their products histamine and tryptase stimulate cytokine and hyaluronan production as well as orbital fibroblast proliferation. [...] mast cells contribute to the orbital inflammation and tissue expansion typical for GO.
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Mast cells are major contributors to the pathophysiology of Graves’ Ophthalmopathy (GO)
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_8a21e2f242b646e5b258a73568e5ed53
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1479-5876
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1479-5876
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10.1186/1479-5876-8-S1-P22
