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Original Paper

Galectin-3, an Endogenous Lectin, as a Tool for Monitoring Cell Differentiation in Head and Neck Carcinomas with Implications for Lectin–Glycan Functionality

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Pages 261-263 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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