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Mast Cells: Release histamine and heparin after an injury/infection, stimulating local inflammation. âª Lymphocytes: Develop into plasma cells to create antibodies to fight an infection. âª Microphages: Endocytotic drinking. âª Melanocytes: Store melanin, determining skin color. Protects DNA from sun damage.
Notably, mast cell-released heparin generates the inflammatory mediator bradykinin via activation of factor XII (the so-called Hageman Factor) that belongs to the blood coagulation system. The study thus provides an unexpected link between the clotting cascade and mast cell-driven pro-inflammatory reactions.