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JOURNAL CLUBS

Structural studies reveal thalidomide's mechanism of action and clinical effects: crystal clear or clearly complexed?

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Pages 19-20 | Received 23 Sep 2014, Accepted 28 Sep 2014, Published online: 18 Feb 2015

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