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Clinical Studies

Diagnostic Value of the Aminopeptidase N, N-Acetyl-β-D-Glucosaminidase and Dipeptidylpeptidase IV in Evaluating Tubular Dysfunction in Patients with Glomerulopathies

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Pages 896-903 | Received 17 May 2008, Accepted 21 Jul 2008, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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