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The Total N-Acetyl Neuraminic Acid Content of Human Normal and Lymphatic Leukaemic Lymphocytes

British Journal of Cancer volume 27, pages 114–119 (1973)Cite this article

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The total N-acetyl neuraminic acid (NANA) content of lymphocytes, erythrocytes and plasma obtained from normal and lymphatic leukaemic patients was measured by the Warren thiobarbiturate technique. Lymphocytes from patients with chronic lymphatic leukaemia and lymphoblasts from patients with acute leukaemia had decreased levels.

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  1. D A McClelland
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McClelland, D., Bridges, J. The Total N-Acetyl Neuraminic Acid Content of Human Normal and Lymphatic Leukaemic Lymphocytes. Br J Cancer 27, 114–119 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1038/bjc.1973.15

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