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Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy Volume 18, 2018 - Issue sup1: Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Thymosins in Health and Disease
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Sources of variability in quantifying circulating thymosin beta-4: literature review and recommendations

Warren K. Y. TanNUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore;Cardiovascular Research Institute, National University Health System, SingaporeORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-3840-3492View further author information
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Kristy PurnamawatiTranslational Laboratory in Genetic Medicine, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, SingaporeView further author information
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Leroy S. PakkiriCardiovascular Research Institute, National University Health System, SingaporeView further author information
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Sock Hwee TanCardiovascular Research Institute, National University Health System, SingaporeView further author information
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Xiaoxun YangCardiovascular Research Institute, National University Health System, SingaporeView further author information
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Mark Y. ChanCardiovascular Research Institute, National University Health System, SingaporeORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0003-0389-7450View further author information
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Chester L. DrumCardiovascular Research Institute, National University Health System, Singapore;Translational Laboratory in Genetic Medicine, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore;Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, SingaporeCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 141-147 | Received 03 Jan 2018, Accepted 01 Mar 2018, Published online: 12 Mar 2018

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