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Mast Cell Degranulation by Binding of IgE to Receptors

Green thing is mast cell, Pink sticks are Immunoglobulin E, Yellow things are pollen, or allergen in general. Animation shows sensitization (frames 1-4) In frame 4, the mast cell is sensitized (person is now allergic). Last three frames show allergic response to pollen (allergen). This is based on literature mostly from wikipedia, and the figure used in this article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mast_cell

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