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Research Article

Protective role of R381Q (rs11209026) polymorphism in IL-23R gene in immune-mediated diseases: A comprehensive review

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Pages 286-300 | Received 09 Aug 2015, Accepted 29 Oct 2015, Published online: 04 Apr 2016

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