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Interaction of Schistosome Glycans with the Host Immune System

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    Irma van Die, Ellis van Liempt, Christine M. C. Bank & Wietske E. C. M. Schiphorst

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van Die, I., van Liempt, E., Bank, C.M.C., Schiphorst, W.E.C.M. (2005). Interaction of Schistosome Glycans with the Host Immune System. In: Axford, J.S. (eds) Glycobiology and Medicine. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-25515-X_5

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