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Edelfosine, apoptosis, MDR and Na+/H+ exchanger: Induction mechanisms and treatment implications

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Harguindey, S., Pedraz, J.L., Cañero, R.G. et al. Edelfosine, apoptosis, MDR and Na+/H+ exchanger: Induction mechanisms and treatment implications. Apoptosis 5, 87–89 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1009645927931

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