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Research Article

MTHFR, TYMS and SLCO1B1 Polymorphisms and Adverse Liver Effects of Methotrexate in Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Pages 337-346 | Received 11 Dec 2019, Accepted 17 Jan 2020, Published online: 06 Feb 2020

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