Chitin microneedles for an easy-to-use tuberculosis skin test.
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چکیده
An easy-to-use tuberculosis skin test is developed with chitin microneedles that deliver purified protein derivative at the correct skin depth and result in a positive test in BCG-immunized guinea pigs.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Advanced healthcare materials
دوره 3 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014