Immunosenescence and Immunogenetics of Human Longevity
β Scribed by Ostan, R.; Bucci, L.; Capri, M.; Salvioli, S.; Scurti, M.; Pini, E.; Monti, D.; Franceschi, C.
- Book ID
- 120062690
- Publisher
- S. Karger AG
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 306 KB
- Volume
- 15
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1021-7401
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