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Research Article

Areca-nut extract modulates antigen-specific immunity and augments inflammation in ovalbumin-sensitized mice

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Pages 315-322 | Received 09 Jun 2010, Accepted 06 Jul 2010, Published online: 11 Aug 2010

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