Term Name: | mucosal type mast cell |
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Synonyms: | MC(T), MCT, T mast cells |
Definition: | Mast cell subtype that contains only the serine protease trypase in its granules. These cells are primarily found in mucosal tissue, such as intestinal mucosa and alveoli. They depend upon T-cells for development of phenotype. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [CL:0000485] |