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Lack of CTGF*-945C/G Dimorphism in Thai Patients with Systemic Sclerosis. 泰国系统性硬化症患者缺乏CTGF*-945C/G二态性

Open Rheumatology Journal Pub Date : 2011-01-01 Epub Date: 2011-10-19 DOI: 10.2174/1874312901105010059

Worawit Louthrenoo, Nuntana Kasitanon, Ramjai Wichainun, Suparaporn Wangkaew, Waraporn Sukitawut, Yuka Ohnogi, Shoji Kuwata, Fujio Takeuchi

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