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A modern conception of gastric secretory functions

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The influence of pepsin on antipernicious anemia activity of gastric tissue cannot be disregarded. An understanding of its exact rôle will require further study.

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Morrison, S., Maryland, B. A modern conception of gastric secretory functions. American Journal of Digestive Diseases 5, 617–627 (1938). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02996484

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