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Ofek, I., Crouch, E., Keisari, Y. (2002). The Role of C-type Lectins in the Innate Immunity Against Pulmonary Pathogens. In: Keisari, Y., Ofek, I. (eds) The Biology and Pathology of Innate Immunity Mechanisms. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 479. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-46831-X_3
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