Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 118-123 , June 2009

Bonghan Ducts as Possible Pathways for Cancer Metastasis

Received 3 March 2009 ,Accepted 1 April 2009.

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PII: S2005-2901(09)60043-1

doi: 10.1016/S2005-2901(09)60043-1

Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
Volume 2, Issue 2 , Pages 118-123 , June 2009

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