[HTML][HTML] Updated diagnostic criteria and classification of mast cell disorders: a consensus proposal

P Valent, C Akin, K Hartmann, I Alvarez-Twose… - …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Mastocytosis is a hematologic neoplasm characterized by expansion and focal
accumulation of neoplastic mast cells (MC) in diverse organs, including the skin, bone …

Mastocytosis: 2016 updated WHO classification and novel emerging treatment concepts

P Valent, C Akin, DD Metcalfe - Blood, The Journal of the …, 2017 - ashpublications.org
Over the past few years, substantial advances have been made in understanding the
pathogenesis, evolution, and complexity of mast cell neoplasms. New diagnostic and …

[HTML][HTML] Mast cells as a unique hematopoietic lineage and cell system: from Paul Ehrlich's visions to precision medicine concepts

P Valent, C Akin, K Hartmann, G Nilsson, A Reiter… - Theranostics, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The origin and functions of mast cells (MCs) have been debated since their description by
Paul Ehrlich in 1879. MCs have long been considered'reactive bystanders' and'amplifiers' in …

New insights into the pathogenesis of mastocytosis: emerging concepts in diagnosis and therapy

P Valent, C Akin, WR Sperr, HP Horny… - Annual Review of …, 2023 - annualreviews.org
Mastocytosis is a heterogeneous group of neoplasms defined by a numerical increase and
accumulation of clonal mast cells (MCs) in various organ systems. The disease may present …

Proposed diagnostic algorithm for patients with suspected mast cell activation syndrome

P Valent, C Akin, P Bonadonna, K Hartmann… - The Journal of Allergy …, 2019 - Elsevier
Mast cell activation (MCA) accompanies diverse physiologic and pathologic processes and
is one of the more frequently encountered conditions in medicine. MCA-related symptoms …

Mast cell‐neural interactions contribute to pain and itch

K Gupta, IT Harvima - Immunological reviews, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Mast cells are best recognized for their role in allergy and anaphylaxis, but increasing
evidence supports their role in neurogenic inflammation leading to pain and itch. Mast cells …

Advances in the classification and treatment of mastocytosis: current status and outlook toward the future

P Valent, C Akin, K Hartmann, G Nilsson, A Reiter… - Cancer research, 2017 - AACR
Mastocytosis is a term used to denote a heterogeneous group of conditions defined by the
expansion and accumulation of clonal (neoplastic) tissue mast cells in various organs. The …

Multifaceted MRGPRX2: New insight into the role of mast cells in health and disease

S Roy, CCN Ayudhya, M Thapaliya, V Deepak… - Journal of Allergy and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Cutaneous mast cells (MCs) express Mas-related G protein–coupled receptor-X2
(MRGPRX2; mouse ortholog MrgprB2), which is activated by an ever-increasing number of …

Diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis in precision medicine

M Castells - Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2017 - Elsevier
Anaphylaxis is the most severe and frightening of the allergic reactions, placing patients at
high risk and demanding prompt recognition and immediate management by health care …

Mast cells signal their importance in health and disease

A Olivera, MA Beaven, DD Metcalfe - Journal of Allergy and Clinical …, 2018 - Elsevier
FcεRI is the primary receptor in mast cells that mediates allergic reactions by inducing rapid
release of mediators, an adaptive immune response that might have evolved as a host …