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Dysregulation of apoptosis as mechanism supporting the induction of autoimmunity

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Lorenz, HM., Kalden, J.R. Dysregulation of apoptosis as mechanism supporting the induction of autoimmunity. Curr Rheumatol Rep 6, 249–251 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11926-004-0028-x

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