Both Heparin and Histamine are released by basophils and mast cells. These cells are very similar, but mast cells are found on mucous membranes (connective tissue) and basophils are white blood cells that travel in the blood in the circulatory system.
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Basophils are a type of leukocyte that release histamine in response to allergens or inflammatory signals. Histamine release from basophils contributes to allergic reactions and inflammation.
Basophils are the rarest type of leukocyte, making up less than 1% of the total white blood cells in circulation. They play a role in allergic reactions and the inflammatory response by releasing histamine and other chemicals.
Histamine release can be stimulated by various triggers such as allergens, physical injury, stress, and certain types of drugs. When the immune system detects these triggers, it releases histamine as part of the inflammatory response.
Yes, a leukocyte is a white blood cell
Basophils, Eosinophils,& Neutrophils (BEN)
Histamine was first isolated by Sir Henry H. Dale in 1910. Dale's research demonstrated histamine's involvement in allergic reactions and inflammation.