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The relationship between alcohol intake and cellular immune activity in systemic lupus erythematosus may change from inhibitory to stimulatory within 2 months of study: findings from an integrative single-case study

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  1. Clinic of Medical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria

    Christian Schubert

  2. Division of Biological Chemistry, Biocenter, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria

    Dietmar Fuchs

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Schubert, C., Fuchs, D. The relationship between alcohol intake and cellular immune activity in systemic lupus erythematosus may change from inhibitory to stimulatory within 2 months of study: findings from an integrative single-case study. Clin Rheumatol 29, 229–230 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-009-1309-6

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