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Stimulation of IL-8 Production by Aralia cordate Lectin in Human Colon Carcinoma Caco-2 Cells

Yu KOYAMASchool of Food and Nutritional Sciences and Center of Excellence for the 21st Century, University of Shizuoka
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Takuji SUZUKISchool of Food and Nutritional Sciences and Center of Excellence for the 21st Century, University of Shizuoka
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Akane KAJIYASchool of Food and Nutritional Sciences and Center of Excellence for the 21st Century, University of Shizuoka
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Mamoru ISEMURASchool of Food and Nutritional Sciences and Center of Excellence for the 21st Century, University of Shizuoka
Pages 202-205 | Received 28 Jun 2004, Accepted 07 Oct 2004, Published online: 22 May 2014

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