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I would like to thank Iclal Ozcelik for critical reading of the manuscript. This work is supported by grants from the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey—TUBITAK-SBAG 3334, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology—CGEB-CRP/TUR04–01, and Bilkent University Research Fund.
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Ozcelik, T. X Chromosome Inactivation and Female Predisposition to Autoimmunity. Clinic Rev Allerg Immunol 34, 348–351 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12016-007-8051-0
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