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differentiation and stabilization. [19,39] In present study, Ethics approval
we note that significant amount of IL-6 and leptin are Our experimental protocols were approved by The
seen in H. pylori-associated GC tissues, suggesting Hospital Ethics Committee and The Ethics Committee
that tumor microenvironment may be sufficient foster of Xiamen University, China.
Th17 development.
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