Basophils account for between 0.5% and 1% of a healthy individual's total white blood cell count. The actual number of basophils is measured with a test called the absolute basophil count ...

Basophils are a type of white blood cell. White blood cells work to keep you healthy by fighting off viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Learn more.

Basophils from each strain were stimulated with antigen combined with IgE, IL-33, or lipopolysaccharide (LPS). We measured gene expression, mRNA stability, and inflammatory protein levels.

Mature B cells express immunoglobulin D, but its function is unknown. Cerutti and colleagues show that respiratory mucosal B cells secrete immunoglobulin D, which activates basophils and enhances ...