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Amyloid
The Journal of Protein Folding Disorders
Volume 19, 2012 - Issue 3
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Serum amyloid A and cholesterol: a pivotal role on inflammation

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Pages 163-164 | Received 15 Mar 2012, Accepted 23 Apr 2012, Published online: 25 May 2012

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