Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 218-227 , September 2009

Antimetastatic and Immunomodulating Effect of Water Extracts From Various Mushrooms

Received 7 April 2009 ,Accepted 26 June 2009.

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Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 218-227 , September 2009

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