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Gene therapy for asthma: inspired research or unnecessary effort?

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Alton, E., Griesenbach, U. & Geddes, D. Gene therapy for asthma: inspired research or unnecessary effort?. Gene Ther 6, 155–156 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.gt.3300883

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