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co-stimulation
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co-stimulation
Immunology The delivery of a 2nd signal from an antigen-presenting cell to a T cell, which rescues an activated T cell from anergy, allowing it to produce the lymphokines necessary for production of additional T cells
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Abatacept, a type of costimulation modulator approved in late 2005, reduces the inflammation and joint damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis by inactivating T cells ?
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This therapy blocks costimulation which is a major factor in the Abatacept appears to be effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, the symptoms and signs of the disease, improving function, and reducing x-ray progression.
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