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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	——