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Research Article

N-acetyl cysteine augments adipose tissue-derived stem cell efficacy on inflammatory markers and regulatory T cell system balance in an allergic asthma model

, PhD, , MD, , PhD, , PhD, , PhD & , PhD
Received 05 Nov 2023, Accepted 15 Feb 2024, Published online: 19 Mar 2024

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