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Genomic imprinting status of IGF-II and H19 in placentas of fetal growth restriction patients

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Wang, Y., Fu, J.L., Song, W.W. et al. Genomic imprinting status of IGF-II and H19 in placentas of fetal growth restriction patients. J Genet 89, 213–216 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12041-010-0027-9

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