Mutation analysis in Saudi Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy patients using multiplex PCR
Journal Title: Archives of Medical Science - Year 2008, Vol 4, Issue 1
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Authors and Affiliations
Adeel Chaudhary, Mohammed Alqahtani, Adel Abuzenadah, Mamdooh Gari, Abeer Al-Sofyani, Jumana Al-Aama, Sahira Lary
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