Decreased Immunoglobulin G Core Fucosylation, A Player in Antibody-dependent Cell-mediated Cytotoxicity, is Associated with Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases.
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SUBMITTER: Martin TC
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7196582 | biostudies-literature |
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