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Review

Effect of UGT Polymorphisms on Pharmacokinetics and Adverse Reactions of Mycophenolic Acid in Kidney Transplant Patients

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Pages 1019-1040 | Received 30 Jun 2021, Accepted 31 Aug 2021, Published online: 28 Sep 2021

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