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Editorial
. 2012 Jun;87(6):505-7.
doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2012.04.004.

Using single protein biomarkers to predict health and disease in diverse patient populations: a new role for assessment of immunoglobulin free light chains

Mark T Drayson
Editorial

Using single protein biomarkers to predict health and disease in diverse patient populations: a new role for assessment of immunoglobulin free light chains

Mark T Drayson. Mayo Clin Proc. 2012 Jun.
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