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Activation of the innate immune system by CpG oligodeoxynucleotides: immunoprotective activity and safety

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Klinman, D.M., Kamstrup, S., Verthelyi, D. et al. Activation of the innate immune system by CpG oligodeoxynucleotides: immunoprotective activity and safety. Springer Semin Immunopathol 22, 173–183 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002810050027

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