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The CCR9–CCL25 axis mediates melanoma metastasis to the small intestine

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Amersi FF et al. (2008) Activation of CCR9/CCL25 in cutaneous melanoma mediates preferential metastasis to the small intestine. Clin Cancer Res 14: 638–645

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