Prostaglandins are hormone-like compounds that can have a range of effects, from opening and closing blood vessels to causing menstrual cramps. Prostaglandins are compounds in the body made of fats ...

Cellular components released into the external milieu as a result of cell death and sensed by the body are generally termed damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs). Although DAMPs are ...

How would you summarize your study for a lay audience? Previous research indicates that mast cells, a type of immune cell found in the tissues throughout the body, cause inflammation during an asthma ...