Journal of the Chinese Medical Association
Volume 73, Issue 2 , Pages 67-71 , February 2010

Serum Interleukin-12 Levels in Alcoholic Liver Disease

Received 19 June 2009 ,Accepted 15 December 2009.

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PII: S1726-4901(10)70004-6

doi: 10.1016/S1726-4901(10)70004-6

Journal of the Chinese Medical Association
Volume 73, Issue 2 , Pages 67-71 , February 2010

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