Mechanisms of action and resistance for multiple myeloma novel drug treatments
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Molecular mechanisms in multiple myeloma drug resistance.
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Hematology
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0925-5710,1865-3774
DOI: 10.1007/s12185-016-2040-0