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Research Article

Changes in Plasma Lipid Homeostasis Observed in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients

R. Hugh Dunstan Bioanalytical Research Group, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia;
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Neil R. McGregor Neurobiology Research Unit, Centre for Oral Health Research, University of Sydney, Westmead Hospital , Westmead NSW 2084, Australia;
,
Jennifer A. Watkins
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Mark Donohoe Environmental Medical Centre, Mosman, Sydney, NSW 2088, Australia;
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Timothy K. Roberts Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Hunter Area Patholog y Service, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, NSW 2305, Australia
,
Henry L. Butt
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Raymond N. Murdoch
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Warren G. Taylor
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Pages 267-279 | Published online: 13 Jul 2009

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