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CD46 in innate and adaptive immunity: an update
Article first published online: 13 APR 2011
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2249.2011.04400.x
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Cardone, J., Le Friec, G. and Kemper, C. (2011), CD46 in innate and adaptive immunity: an update. Clinical & Experimental Immunology, 164: 301–311. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2249.2011.04400.x
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These authors contributed equally to this study.
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- Issue published online: 27 APR 2011
- Article first published online: 13 APR 2011
- Accepted for publication 4 March 2011
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