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Editorial
. 2009 Aug;137(2):427-30.
doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2009.06.018. Epub 2009 Jun 27.

Gumming up the works: DNA polymers as HCV entry inhibitors

Natalie A Counihan, Brett D Lindenbach
Editorial

Gumming up the works: DNA polymers as HCV entry inhibitors

Natalie A Counihan et al. Gastroenterology. 2009 Aug.
No abstract available

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The authors disclose no conflicts.

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Attachment and entry of HCV.
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