Journal of Reproductive Immunology
Volume 84, Issue 1 , Pages 16-23 , January 2010

Fibroblast growth factor-inducible 14 (Fn14) is expressed in the lower genital tract and may play a role in amplifying inflammation during infection

Received 25 March 2009 ,Revised 10 September 2009 ,Accepted 17 September 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jri.2009.09.009

Journal of Reproductive Immunology
Volume 84, Issue 1 , Pages 16-23 , January 2010

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