What are the differences between basophils and mast cells, are they interchangeably used in inflammation, allergies
Relatively carry out similar functions; however differ in origins, sizes, shapes of nucleus, and their locations in the body. Are responsible for similar allergic reactions, and they both are made in the bone marrow, however, they are derived from different progenitors. As basophils mature in the bone marrow then travel throughout the blood stream, whereas mast cells leave the bone marrow in an immature state, and mature in body tissues.
In the case of inflammation, my thought is that they are interchangeable as both produce histamines. Not too sure about that one though!
(might want to check up on that)