Genetic variability of transferrin subtypes in the populations of India

Human Biology

Volumn 70, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 729-744

  Mastana, S S ^a   Papiha, S S ^b  

^a LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0032145524     PISSN: 00187143     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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