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ReviewBiochemical Society transactions2018

Diverse exocytic pathways for mast cell mediators.

Hao Xu, Na-Ryum Bin, Shuzo Sugita

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Review in Biochemical Society transactions, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

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0cells of the map it votes in
21citing papers in PubMed
2.6field-weighted citation impact, top 10% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

21 citing papers in PubMed, 49 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Biogenesis and homeostasis of mast cell lysosome related secretory granules.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2025
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  5. Potential Role of Moesin in Regulating Mast Cell Secretion.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023
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  14. TPC1 deficiency or blockade augments systemic anaphylaxis and mast cell activity.Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2020
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  15. The Role of Mast Cells in IgE-Independent Lung Diseases.Clinical reviews in allergy & immunology · 2020
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  17. Mast Cells May Regulate The Anti-Inflammatory Activity of IL-37.International journal of molecular sciences · 2019
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  18. Mast Cells, Stress, Fear and Autism Spectrum Disorder.International journal of molecular sciences · 2019
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  20. Interleukin-1 Beta-A Friend or Foe in Malignancies?International journal of molecular sciences · 2018
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Hao XuDepartment of Biological Sciences, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406, U.S.A. hao.xu@usm.edu.
Na-Ryum BinDivision of Fundamental Neurobiology, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5T 2S8.
Shuzo SugitaDivision of Fundamental Neurobiology, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5T 2S8.
University of Toronto · CA

Funding

Delineate Degranulation Mechanisms for Mast Cell MediatorsR15AI133430 · NIAID · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI · PI XU, HAO · 2017 to 2017
$440k
NIAID NIH HHS R15 AI133430
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mast cells play pivotal roles in innate and adaptive immunities but are also culprits in allergy, autoimmunity, and cardiovascular diseases. Mast cells respond to environmental changes by initiating regulated exocytosis/secretion of various biologically active compounds called mediators (e.g. proteases, amines, and cytokines). Many of these mediators are stored in granules/lysosomes and rely on intricate degranulation processes for release. Mast cell stabilizers (e.g. sodium cromoglicate), which prevent such degranulation processes, have therefore been clinically employed to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis. However, it has become increasingly clear that different mast cell diseases often involve multiple mediators that rely on overlapping but distinct mechanisms for release. This review illustrates existing evidence that highlights the diverse exocytic pathways in mast cells. We also discuss strategies to delineate these pathways so as to identify unique molecular components which could serve as new drug targets for more effective and specific treatments against mast cell-related diseases.

Indexed as

ExocytosisAminesAnimalsCell DegranulationCell FusionCytokinesHumansLysosomesMast CellsPeptide HydrolasesAminesCytokinesPeptide Hydrolasesdegranulationexocytosismast cellmembrane fusionMunc18SNARE proteins

Identifiers

PMID29472369
PMCPMC5986074
OpenAlexW2789594104

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