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Molecular aspects of the M2 autoantigens in primary biliary cirrhosis: What a difference a year makes
Professor Oliver F. W. James F.R.C.P.,
Stephen J. Yeaman Ph.D.,
Margaret F. Bassendine F.R.C.P.,
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Professor Oliver F. W. James F.R.C.P.
Departments of Medicine, Biochemistry and Genetics The Medical School University of Newcastle Upon Tyne Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 4HH United Kingdom
Department of Medicine, The Medical School, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, Framlington Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 4HH, United Kingdom===Search for more papers by this authorStephen J. Yeaman Ph.D.
Departments of Medicine, Biochemistry and Genetics The Medical School University of Newcastle Upon Tyne Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 4HH United Kingdom
Search for more papers by this authorMargaret F. Bassendine F.R.C.P.
Departments of Medicine, Biochemistry and Genetics The Medical School University of Newcastle Upon Tyne Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 4HH United Kingdom
Search for more papers by this authorProfessor Oliver F. W. James F.R.C.P.,
Stephen J. Yeaman Ph.D.,
Margaret F. Bassendine F.R.C.P.,
Corresponding Author
Professor Oliver F. W. James F.R.C.P.
Departments of Medicine, Biochemistry and Genetics The Medical School University of Newcastle Upon Tyne Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 4HH United Kingdom
Department of Medicine, The Medical School, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, Framlington Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 4HH, United Kingdom===Search for more papers by this authorStephen J. Yeaman Ph.D.
Departments of Medicine, Biochemistry and Genetics The Medical School University of Newcastle Upon Tyne Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 4HH United Kingdom
Search for more papers by this authorMargaret F. Bassendine F.R.C.P.
Departments of Medicine, Biochemistry and Genetics The Medical School University of Newcastle Upon Tyne Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 4HH United Kingdom
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