Genetic deficiency and pharmacological stabilization of mast cells reduce diet-induced obesity and diabetes in mice. Author(s): Liu J, Divoux A, Sun J, Zhang J, Clement K, Glickman JN, Sukhova GK, Wolters PJ, Du J, Gorgun CZ, Doria A, Libby P, Blumberg RS, Kahn BB, Hotamisligil GS, Shi GP|Journal: Nat Med|PMID: 19633655| August 2009 Although mast cell functions have classically been related to allergic responses, recent studies indicate that these cells contribute to other…