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Original Article

Augmentation of mouse natural killer cell activity by combined hyperthermia and streptococcal preparation, OK-432 (Picibanil) treatment

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Pages 653-665 | Received 01 May 1990, Accepted 07 Jan 1991, Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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