Journal of Hepatology
Volume 50, Issue 2 , Pages 421-422 , February 2009

HCV and fat: Something is missing

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doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2008.11.001

Journal of Hepatology
Volume 50, Issue 2 , Pages 421-422 , February 2009

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