degranulation

[dee-gran-yuh-ley-shuhn]

noun

1. the loss or elimination of granules.

Word History and Origins

Origin of degranulation¹

First recorded in 1940–45; de- + granulation

Example Sentences

They eliminate these threats through a process called degranulation, which releases a protein known as perforin.

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These substances interact with EP3 receptors in MCs and prevent degranulation, limiting the release of histamine and minimizing allergic response.

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This led to changes in the expression levels of the IgE-receptor, which ultimately inhibited degranulation in MCs.

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Additional experiments revealed that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs suppressed the anti-allergic effects of SCFAs, and that vitamin B-3, which interacts with the GPR109A receptor, also inhibited MC degranulation.

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LAT1-dependent calcium signals required for mast cell degranulation were dampened, but the role of LAT2 in chemokine production was enhanced, altering immune cell recruitment at the site of inflammation.

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