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Research Article

Mannose-binding Lectin Gene Polymorphism Associated with the Patterns of Glomerular Immune Deposition in IgA Nephropathy

Rujun Gong, Zhihong Liu, Leishi Li From the 1Department of Medicine
Pages 228-232 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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