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Immunological Investigations
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Volume 50, 2021 - Issue 2-3
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In Ataxia-Telangiectasia, Oral Betamethasone Administration Ameliorates Lymphocytes Functionality through Modulation of the IL-7/IL-7Rα Axis Paralleling the Neurological Behavior: A Comparative Report of Two Cases

Rosaria Prencipea Department of Translational Medical Sciences-Section of Pediatrics, Federico II University, Naples, ItalyView further author information
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Emilia Cirilloa Department of Translational Medical Sciences-Section of Pediatrics, Federico II University, Naples, ItalyView further author information
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Giuliana Giardinoa Department of Translational Medical Sciences-Section of Pediatrics, Federico II University, Naples, ItalyView further author information
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Vera Galloa Department of Translational Medical Sciences-Section of Pediatrics, Federico II University, Naples, ItalyView further author information
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Michele Menottab Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino “Carlo Bo”, Urbino, ItalyView further author information
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Mauro Magnanib Department of Biomolecular Sciences, University of Urbino “Carlo Bo”, Urbino, ItalyView further author information
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Maria Vittoria Baronea Department of Translational Medical Sciences-Section of Pediatrics, Federico II University, Naples, ItalyView further author information
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Loredana Palamaroa Department of Translational Medical Sciences-Section of Pediatrics, Federico II University, Naples, ItalyView further author information
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Giulia Scaliac Department of Biochemistry and Medical Biotechnology–CEINGE, Federico II University, Naples, ItalyView further author information
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Luigi Del Vecchioc Department of Biochemistry and Medical Biotechnology–CEINGE, Federico II University, Naples, ItalyView further author information
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Claudio Pignataa Department of Translational Medical Sciences-Section of Pediatrics, Federico II University, Naples, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 295-303 | Published online: 13 May 2020

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