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IL2RA/CD25 polymorphisms contribute to multiple sclerosis susceptibility

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Matesanz, F., Caro-Maldonado, A., Fedetz, M. et al. IL2RA/CD25 polymorphisms contribute to multiple sclerosis susceptibility. J Neurol 254, 682–684 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-006-0416-4

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