Figure 7.
Two models for α2β1 integrin–stimulated mast cell activation and cytokine secretion. Model 1: a 2-site, 2-receptor model in which concurrent activation of the α2β1 integrin and a second coreceptor (eg, FcRγ or TLR) stimulates mast cell activation. Model 2: complement activation results in the deposition of complement components onto immune complexes and release of C3a, C5a, or both. Simultaneous stimulation of the α2β1 integrin and complement receptors (CR1, CR3, CR4, C3aR, or C5aR) stimulate mast cell activation.