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When the levee doesn't break: A novel role of β2-glycoprotein I to protect against congenital heart block
Article first published online: 26 FEB 2009
DOI: 10.1002/art.24358
Copyright © 2009 by the American College of Rheumatology
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Clancy, R. M. (2009), When the levee doesn't break: A novel role of β2-glycoprotein I to protect against congenital heart block. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 60: 636–638. doi: 10.1002/art.24358
Publication History
- Issue published online: 26 FEB 2009
- Article first published online: 26 FEB 2009
- Manuscript Accepted: 5 DEC 2008
- Manuscript Received: 12 NOV 2008
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