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In vitro studies of PHOX2B gene mutations in congenital central hypoventilation syndrome

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Bachetti, T., Ceccherini, I. (2008). In vitro studies of PHOX2B gene mutations in congenital central hypoventilation syndrome. In: Genetic Basis for Respiratory Control Disorders. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-70765-5_6

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