J Korean Med Sci.  2012 May;27(5):578-578. 10.3346/jkms.2012.27.5.578.

The Author Response: EML4-ALK Fusion Gene in Korean Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

• Park JY

• KMID: 1372807
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2012.27.5.578

Abstract

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