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The origin of human NK cells an ontogenic model derived from studies in patients with immunodeficiencies

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Peter, H.H. The origin of human NK cells an ontogenic model derived from studies in patients with immunodeficiencies. Blut 46, 239–248 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00319864

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