Mast Cells: Powerful Immune Regulatory Functions

Mast Cells: Powerful Immune Regulatory Functions

This article is authorized to be reproduced by WeChat public account “Chatting Immunology”. Mast Cells (MC) Development Classification and Functions Mast cells evolved in sea squirts 500 million years ago, providing the host with natural immunity against bacteria and parasites. Over thousands of years, MC has acquired additional functions regulating inflammation, wound healing, coagulation, adaptive … Read more

Fundamental Biology of Macrophages: From Origin to Function

Fundamental Biology of Macrophages: From Origin to Function

From clicking the blue text above ↑↑↑——“Stem Cell Talk“, mark with a star to follow this popular science account. Life Philosophy Stem Cell Talk Neither praise nor blame To state the facts Is the way of popular science Main Text There is still a long way to go from basic research to clinical application, but … Read more

Why Is the Contralateral Eye More Sensitive During Cataract Surgery?

Why Is the Contralateral Eye More Sensitive During Cataract Surgery?

It is believed that when patients undergo cataract surgery on the contralateral eye, they are often told that “the second eye is generally more sensitive than the first eye.” But why is this? Previous studies suggested that it might be related to psychological factors, such as the patient’s preoperative tension and anxiety being lower for … Read more