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Increased number of mast cells accompany enhanced collagen synthesis in linear localized scleroderma

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  1. Department of Dermatology, Kawasaki Medical School, 577 Matsushima, 701-01, Kurashiki-city, Okayama, Japan

    K. Takeda, A. Hatamochi & H. Ueki

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Takeda, K., Hatamochi, A. & Ueki, H. Increased number of mast cells accompany enhanced collagen synthesis in linear localized scleroderma. Arch Dermatol Res 281, 288–290 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00431065

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