Term Name: mucosal type mast cell
Synonyms: MC(T), MCT, T mast cells
Definition: Mast cell subtype that contains only the serine protease trypase in its granules. These cells are primarily found in mucosal tissue, such as intestinal mucosa and alveoli. They depend upon T-cells for development of phenotype.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [CL:0000485]

Relationships
is part of: mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue
is a type of: mast cell
capable_of: leukotriene production involved in inflammatory response