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Cladribine has potential in multiple sclerosis, but is not without toxicity

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Cladribine has potential in multiple sclerosis, but is not without toxicity. Drugs Ther. Perspect 12, 1–4 (1998). https://doi.org/10.2165/00042310-199812120-00001

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