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Original Article

Increase in epidermal ATPase-positive Langerhans cells following topical application of 70% deacetylated chitin (DAC-70) in DNCB-sensitized contact dermatitis in guinea pigs preliminary report

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Pages 101-103 | Received 06 Dec 1993, Accepted 19 Jan 1996, Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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