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MART-1:26-35(27L) peptide vaccine

A peptide-based cancer vaccine consisting of amino acid residues 26 through 35 of MART-1 (melanoma antigen recognized by T-cells-1) with a leucine substitution … [Read more...]

MART-1:27-35 peptide vaccine

A natural or synthetic peptide cancer vaccine consisting of amino acid residues 27 through 35 of the melanoma-associated antigen MART-1 with potential … [Read more...]

masitinib mesylate

The orally bioavailable mesylate salt of masatinib, a multi-targeted protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity. Masitinib … [Read more...]

masoprocol

A drug put on the skin to treat growths caused by sun exposure. A form of masoprocol that is taken by mouth is being studied in the treatment of prostate … [Read more...]

mass

In medicine, a lump in the body. It may be caused by the abnormal growth of cells, a cyst, hormonal changes, or an immune reaction. A mass may be benign (not … [Read more...]

massage therapy

A treatment in which the soft tissues of the body are kneaded, rubbed, tapped, and stroked. Massage therapy may help people relax, relieve stress and pain, … [Read more...]

mast cell

A type of white blood cell. … [Read more...]

mast cell stabilizer TF002

A small molecule with mast cell stabilizing activity. Mast cell stabilizer TF002 inhibits the formation of lipid rafts of mast cell membranes that contain the … [Read more...]

mast cell tumor

A growth or lump of mast cells (a type of white blood cell). Mast cell tumors can involve the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscle tissue. Also called … [Read more...]

mastectomy

Surgery to remove the breast (or as much of the breast tissue as possible). … [Read more...]