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The molecular mechanism of etanercept, an anti-tumour necrosis factor-a receptor-fusion protein, in the treatment of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis

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Pages 241-245 | Received 13 Mar 2008, Accepted 28 Nov 2008, Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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