Immunotherapy for renal carcinoma: theoretical basis and current standard of care.

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Published in Br J Clin Pharmacol on December 01, 2000

Authors

P A Vasey1

Author Affiliations

1: CRC Department of Medical Oncology, University of Glasgow, Garscube Estate, Switchback Road, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 1BD.

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