An investigation into the mechanism of protection by local passive immunization with monoclonal antibodies against Streptococcus mutans.

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Published in Infect Immun on October 01, 1990

Authors

J K Ma1, M Hunjan, R Smith, C Kelly, T Lehner

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Immunology, United Medical and Dental School, Guy's Hospital, London, United Kingdom.

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