Mast cells are immune cells found throughout connective tissue, particularly beneath the skin and mucous membranes and around blood vessels. They help defend the body against pathogens and coordinate inflammatory and allergic responses by releasing histamine, heparin, and other signaling molecules. Mast cells also contribute to wound healing, tissue repair, and the recruitment of other immune cells to sites of injury or infection.
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