basophil

Term ID

CL:0000767

Synonyms

basophilic leucocyte
basophilic leukocyte
polymorphonuclear leucocyte
polymorphonuclear leukocyte

Definition

Any of the immature or mature forms of a granular leukocyte that in its mature form has an irregularly shaped, pale-staining nucleus that is partially constricted into two lobes, and with cytoplasm that contains coarse, bluish-black granules of variable size. Basophils contain vasoactive amines such as histamine and serotonin, which are released on appropriate stimulation. A basophil is CD123-positive, CD193-positive, CD203c-positive, and FceRIa-positive. (6)

References

BTO:0000129
CALOHA:TS-0073
FMA:62862

Ontology

Cell Ontology

Relationships

is a type of: granulocyte

granulocyte Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: immature basophil mature basophil

immature basophil mature basophil Show first 5 Terms
has_high_plasma_membrane_amount: C-C chemokine receptor type 3 high affinity immunoglobulin epsilon receptor subunit alpha interleukin-3 receptor class 2 alpha chain

C-C chemokine receptor type 3 high affinity immunoglobulin epsilon receptor subunit alpha interleukin-3 receptor class 2 alpha chain Show first 5 Terms
has_plasma_membrane_part: ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase family member 3 tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 5

ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase family member 3 tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 5 Show first 5 Terms