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Review

Epigenetic Role of miRNAs in Normal and Leukemic Hematopoiesis

Francesca Pagano1 Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences & Biotechnologies, University La Sapienza, Latina, 04100, ItalyView further author information
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Elisabetta De Marinis1 Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences & Biotechnologies, University La Sapienza, Latina, 04100, ItalyView further author information
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Francesco Grignani2 Department of Clinical & Experimental Medicine, General Pathology, University of Perugia, Perugia, 06100, ItalyView further author information
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Clara Nervi1 Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences & Biotechnologies, University La Sapienza, Latina, 04100, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 539-552 | Published online: 24 Sep 2013

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