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A. Control transplantation rejection
B. Increase the level of IgE in the vascular system
C. Stimulate the production of interferon
D. Destroy immune complexes that may have formed in the blood vessels
E. Reduce the number of basophils and mast cells to which IgE attaches


Answer: E. Reduce the number of basophils and mast cells to which IgE attaches

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