Short-Term Western Diet Causes Rapid and Lasting Alterations of Bone Marrow Physiology.
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SUBMITTER: Bianchini M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC11321714 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov
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Short-Term Western Diet Causes Rapid and Lasting Alterations of Bone Marrow Physiology.
Bianchini Mariaelvy M Möller-Ramon Zoe Z Weber Christian C Megens Remco T A RTA Duchêne Johan J
Thrombosis and haemostasis 20230807 11
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