Mast Cells is a very unique type of cell that is part of the immune system. This Cell is mainly located in the digestive system and in the skin systems. This makes this cell protect the area that a virus could easily get in through like an airport guard. A mast cell has …show more content…
Mast cells store a number of different chemical mediators—including histamine, interleukins, proteoglycans (e.g., heparin), and various enzymes—in coarse granules found throughout the cytoplasm of the cell. The mast cell is a very unique cell and has a very interesting structure that helps with how it acts. The immune system can protect the cell from many invaders and the mast cell is no different. Its histamines are used to kill the incoming viruses, bacteria, parasites, etc. Also, it can release antibodies like what other cells from the immune system can do. But this cell has other roles too. This cell is the reason why your wounds and scabs heal. They can assist many allergens and clean up waste that is left over and is wandering around your body. This makes the mast cell a soldier, construction worker, a doctor, and a janitor at the same time! That’s insane! Cleveland Clinic