Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 173, Issue 1 , Pages 127-134 , March 2012

Tumor Necrosis Factor Expression is Ameliorated After Exposure to an Acidic Environment

Received 30 June 2010 ,Accepted 4 August 2010.

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PII: S0022-4804(10)00682-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2010.08.005

Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 173, Issue 1 , Pages 127-134 , March 2012

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