Figure 5.
Mast cell localization within the airways of CCR3−/− and wild-type mice after allergen challenge. Increased numbers of mast cells were found in the submucosa (a) and epithelia of the large bronchi (c and e) of OA-challenged CCR3-deficient mice compared to those of wild-type controls (b and d, respectively). The chloroacetate esterase procedure was used to identify mast cells in the tissues. Original magnifications: a and b, ×100 μm; c–e, ×20 μm.