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Multiple Roles for Blimp-1 in B and T Lymphocytes

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Mechanisms of Lymphocyte Activation and Immune Regulation XI

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Savitsky, D., Cimmino, L., Kuo, T., Martins, G.A., Calame, K. (2007). Multiple Roles for Blimp-1 in B and T Lymphocytes. In: Gupta, S., Alt, F., Cooper, M., Melchers, F., Rajewsky, K. (eds) Mechanisms of Lymphocyte Activation and Immune Regulation XI. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 596. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-46530-8_2

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