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Partial Characterization and Immunostimulatory Effect of a Novel Polysaccharide–Protein Complex Extracted from Phellinus linteus

Gi-Young KIMFaculty of Applied Marine Science, Cheju National University
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Jae-Yoon LEEDepartment of Microbiology, College of Natural Sciences, Pusan National University
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Jeong-Ok LEEDivision of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University
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Chung-Ho RYUDivision of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University
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Byung Tae CHOIDepartment of Oriental Medicine, Dongeui University College of Oriental Medicine
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Yong-Ki JEONGDepartment of Microbiology, Dongeui University
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Ki-Wan LEEFaculty of Applied Marine Science, Cheju National University
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Sang-Chul JEONGFaculty of Applied Marine Science, Cheju National University
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Yung Hyun CHOIDepartment of Oriental Medicine, Dongeui University College of Oriental Medicine
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Pages 1218-1226 | Received 05 Dec 2005, Accepted 10 Jan 2006, Published online: 22 May 2014

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