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    • Mast cells (MCs) initiate early inflammatory responses.
    • MCs exhibit tailored responses based on stimulus and tissue microenvironment.

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    • To investigate mechanistic differences in MC responses to Fcε receptor I (FcεRI) versus MRGPRX2 stimulation.
    • To understand how distinct activation pathways influence MC degranulation programs.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of MC activation via FcεRI and MRGPRX2.
    • In vivo and in vitro studies to assess cellular activation patterns and degranulation phenotypes.

    Main Results:

    • Discrete cellular activation patterns were identified for FcεRI and MRGPRX2 signaling.
    • These distinct patterns result in differential MC degranulation programs.

    Conclusions:

    • MCs process diverse stimuli through specific pathways, leading to distinct functional outcomes.
    • Understanding these differences is crucial for comprehending inflammatory processes and developing targeted therapies.