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Review

The role of Globo H and SSEA-4 in the Development and Progression of Cancer, and their Potential as Therapeutic Targets

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Pages 117-134 | Received 02 Sep 2021, Accepted 07 Oct 2021, Published online: 04 Nov 2021

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