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SHORT REPORT

Intratumoral Treatment of Melanoma Tumors with Large Surface Area Microparticle Paclitaxel and Synergy with Immune Checkpoint Inhibition

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Pages 689-697 | Received 15 Nov 2023, Accepted 16 Jan 2024, Published online: 21 Jan 2024

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