a white blood cell that contributes to inflammatory reaction. Along with mast cells, usually increased in toxic conditions (ie: lead poisoning).
Circulating granulocytes (white blood cells) similar in size and function to tissue mast cells.
A type of white blood cell that participates in certain allergic reactions.
Special cells of the immune system that circulate in the blood. Basophils release the chemical mediators of inflammation during an allergic response
A granulocyte named for its ability to be stain by basic dyes. It contains vasoactive amines such as histamine and serotonin, which are released when the cell degranulates.
A type of white blood cell that plays a special role in allergic reactions.
Basophils are usually less than 0.0-2.0% of all white blood cells; their function is not understood well but is thought to be involved in long term allergy reactions.
A type of white blood cell that contain granules filled with chemicals toxic to other cells and used to destroy invading bacteria and other pathogens. They belong to a group of leukocytes known as granular leukocytes or granulocytes. Basophils: Heavily involved in the inflamatory response and allergic reactions. They destroy pathogens by engulfing them and then releasing their toxic granules in a process known as phagocytosis. Basophils are manufactured and matured in the bone marrow. When triggered they release a number of immune system mediators Source