Journal of Hepatology
Volume 51, Issue 3 , Pages 565-580 , September 2009

New molecular insights into the mechanisms of cholestasis

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doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2009.05.012

Journal of Hepatology
Volume 51, Issue 3 , Pages 565-580 , September 2009

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