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Treatment of refractory blistering autoimmune diseases with mycophenolic acid

Angelo V. Marzano Institute of Dermatological Sciences, University of Milan, IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Mangiagalli e Regina Elena, Milan, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Federica Dassoni Institute of Dermatological Sciences, University of Milan, IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Mangiagalli e Regina Elena, Milan, Italy
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Ruggero Caputo Institute of Dermatological Sciences, University of Milan, IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Mangiagalli e Regina Elena, Milan, Italy
Pages 370-376 | Received 19 Jun 2006, Accepted 22 Jun 2006, Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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