Exosome removal as a therapeutic adjuvant in cancer

Journal of Translational Medicine - Tập 10 Số 1 - 2012
Annette M. Marleau1, Chien-Shing Chen2, JA Joyce1, Richard H. Tullis1
1Aethlon Medical Inc, 8910 University Center Lane, Suite 660, San Diego, CA, 92122, USA
2Division of Hematology/Oncology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 11175 Campus Street, Chan Shun Pavilion, 11015, Loma Linda, CA, 92354, USA

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