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Genetic mutation screening for the low-density lipoprotein receptor

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Luft, F.C. Genetic mutation screening for the low-density lipoprotein receptor. J Mol Med 84, 183–184 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00109-006-0038-4

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