Mast cells are activated and proliferate during allergic reactions which can involve mast cell specific proteins. Here the authors show that mast cell-expressed membrane protein1 (MCEMP1) is an adaptor for KIT to promote SCF mediated mast cell proliferation and lack of MCEMP1 reduces inflammation in mouse asthma models.
- Youn Jung Choi
- Ji-Seung Yoo
- Jae U. Jung