Intest Res.  2024 Jan;22(1):1-2. 10.5217/ir.2023.00161.

Which biomarkers best reflect the degree of inflammation in Crohn’s disease?

• Park J

• KMID: 2551273
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5217/ir.2023.00161

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