Fig. 7From: Sexual dimorphism in the mast cell transcriptome and the pathophysiological responses to immunological and psychological stressInfluence of the estrous cycle on serum histamine response and tissue MC histamine content and number. a After experiencing 30 min of RS, serum histamine levels were similar between female mice in all stages of the estrous cycle. b The total histamine content of mouse female pMCs was similar at each stage of the estrous cycle. c During proestrus and estrus, female mice had higher numbers of pMCs than male mice. Values represent mean ± SE. *P < 0.05 vs. malesBack to article page