results in acquisition of features of
results in acquisition of features of
mast cell
myeloid leukocyte differentiation
cell differentiation
mast cell differentiation
biological_process
GO:0060374
The process in which a relatively unspecialized myeloid precursor cell acquires the specialized features of a mast cell. A mast cell is a cell that is found in almost all tissues containing numerous basophilic granules and capable of releasing large amounts of histamine and heparin upon activation.