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Mast Cells Defined

Cells, which synthesize and store histamines, found in most body tissues, particularly just below the epithelial surfaces, serous cavities and around blood vessels. In an allergic response, an allergen stimulates the release of antibodies, which attach themselves to mast cells.

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New Drug Shows Promise for Rheumatoid Arthriitis

Published June 29, 2009, 12:22 pm, MedicineNet.com

Title: New Drug Shows Promise for Rheumatoid Arthriitis Category: Health News Created: 6/28/2009 7:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 6/29/2009

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Arthritis Drug Shows Promise In Clinical Trial

Published June 29, 2009, 3:09 am, Medical News Today

A clinical trial of masitinib, a drug in development for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, has shown it to be well tolerated and effective. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Arthritis Research and Therapy have shown that treatment with masitinib significantly reduced the severity of active arthritis.

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