Basophils, a type of immune cell that makes up less than 1% of white blood cells, have recently emerged as critical players in triggering allergic responses by releasing pro-inflammatory cytokines ...

Basophils trigger a cytokine cascade that improves antitumor immunity in mice, offering potential targets for cancer immunotherapy. “The results remind us: Don’t forget the basophil,” said study ...

Type I allergy, an IgE antibody triggered hypersensitivity disease, represents a common public health problem affecting about one third of the world´s population. Upon exposure to allergens, IgE ...