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Research Article

Genetic variability in N-acetyltransferase 2 gene determines susceptibility to childhood lymphoid or myeloid leukemia in Brazil

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Pages 323-327 | Received 13 Apr 2011, Accepted 29 Aug 2011, Published online: 25 Nov 2011

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