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[mast cell colony-forming cells; mast cell colony-forming units] Circulating progenitor cells of mast cells, previously believed to be monocytes or basophils (see also: hematopoiesis). These cells can be detected in a colony formation assay. They express CD34 and kit and are Ly1(-), CD14(-), and CD17(-).
Mast cells are produced in response to SCF.
For other entries pertaining to hematopoiesis see also the Hematology Dictionary
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