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Pathogenic mechanisms in primary biliary cirrhosis

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Thomas, H.C., Epstein, O. Pathogenic mechanisms in primary biliary cirrhosis. Springer Semin Immunopathol 3, 375–384 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02054111

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