John J. Costa

Recombinant human stem cell factor (kit ligand) promotes human mast cell and melanocyte hyperplasia and functional activation in vivo.

John J. Costa, George D. Demetri, Terence J. Harrist et al. · The Journal of Experimental Medicine · 1996 · 271 citations · Full text

Mast Cell Disorder, Adult Stem Cell, Immunology +25

IgE enhances Fc epsilon receptor I expression and IgE-dependent release of histamine and lipid mediators from human umbilical cord blood-derived mast cells: synergistic effect of IL-4 and IgE on human mast cell Fc epsilon receptor I expression and mediator release.

Masao Yamaguchi, K Sayama, Koji Yano et al. · PubMed · 1999 · 247 citations

Mast Cell Disorder, Immune Regulation, Immunology +17

IgE Enhances Fcε Receptor I Expression and IgE-Dependent Release of Histamine and Lipid Mediators from Human Umbilical Cord Blood-Derived Mast Cells: Synergistic Effect of IL-4 and IgE on Human Mast Cell Fcε Receptor I Expression and Mediator Release

Masao Yamaguchi, Koichi Sayama, Koji Yano et al. · The Journal of Immunology · 1999 · 219 citations · Full text

Human eosinophils can express the cytokines tumor necrosis factor-alpha and macrophage inflammatory protein-1 alpha.

John J. Costa, K Matossian, Murray B. Resnick et al. · Journal of Clinical Investigation · 1993 · 187 citations · Full text

Asthma, Inflammatory Lung Disease, Immune Regulation +21

The Cells of the Allergic Response

John J. Costa · JAMA · 1997 · 179 citations