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Masitinib as an adjunct therapy for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease: a randomised, placebo-cont...

Masitinib as an adjunct therapy for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease: a randomised, placebo-cont...

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Masitinib as an adjunct therapy for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease: a randomised, placebo-controlled phase 2 trial

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Masitinib as an adjunct therapy for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease: a randomised, placebo-controlled phase 2 trial

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England: BioMed Central Ltd

Journal title

Alzheimer's research & therapy, 2011-04, Vol.3 (2), p.16-16, Article 16

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English

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England: BioMed Central Ltd

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Contents

Neuroinflammation is thought to be important in Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis. Mast cells are a key component of the inflammatory network and participate in the regulation of the blood-brain barrier's permeability. Masitinib, a selective oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor, effectively inhibits the survival, migration and activity of mast cells. As t...

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Masitinib as an adjunct therapy for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease: a randomised, placebo-controlled phase 2 trial

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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3226277

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3226277

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ISSN

1758-9193

E-ISSN

1758-9193

DOI

10.1186/alzrt75

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