Differential in vivo and in vitro HLA-G expression in melanoma cells:: Potential mechanisms

Differential in vivo and in vitro HLA-G expression in melanoma cells:: Potential mechanisms
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DOI:
10.1016/j.humimm.2003.08.357
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发表时间:
2003-11-01
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影响因子:
2.7
通讯作者:
Ferrone, S
Ferrone, S
中科院分区:
医学4区
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作者:
Chang, CC;Murphy, SP;Ferrone, S

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