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Cell Types:mast cell Biological process:histamine transport
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Description

Colorized transmission electron microscope image of a mast cell full of histamine granules (pink). Histamine is released as part of an allergic reaction. The diameter of the cell is approx. 8.4 micrometers.

Technical Details

B0004150 Mast cell showing histamine granules. Wellcome Images available under the following creative commons usage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/uk/

Biological Sources
Cell Type
mast cell
Cellular Component
histamine granules
Biological Context
Biological Process
histamine transport
Human Disease
allergic reaction
Attribution
Link
Wellcome Images
OTHER
University of Edinburgh
Citation
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
doi:10.7295/W9CIL38944
Archival Resource Key (ARK)
ark:/b7295/w9cil38944
Imaging
Image Type
recorded image
Image Mode
transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
Parameters Imaged
electron density
Source of Contrast
differences in adsorption or binding of stain
Processing History
colorized
Sample Preparation
Methods
chemically fixed tissue
Dimensions
Spatial Axis Image Size Pixel Size
X 522px ——
Y 576px ——