Mast cells in autoimmune disease

Christophe Benoist () and Diane Mathis ()
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Christophe Benoist: Joslin Diabetes Center
Diane Mathis: Joslin Diabetes Center

Nature, 2002, vol. 420, issue 6917, 875-878

Abstract: Abstract Mast cells are known to be the primary responders in allergic reactions, orchestrating strong responses to minute amounts of allergens. Several recent observations indicate that they may also have a key role in coordinating the early phases of autoimmune diseases, particularly those involving auto-antibodies.

Date: 2002
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