Tammy Loucks

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InstitutionMedical University of South Carolina
DepartmentAcademic Affairs Faculty
AddressP.O. Box MSC 195
Suite 140
125 Doughty St.
Phone843-792-0591
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    University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PADrPH12/2012Epidemiology
    University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PAMPH05/2000Epidemiology
    Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PABS05/1988Microbiology

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    Tammy Loucks is a Professor with a primary appointment to the Academic Affairs Faculty and secondary appointment in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is the Science Development Officer for the South Carolina Clinical and Translational Research Institute (SCTR) with responsibilities for scientific and grant development activities and communications. She also serves as Associate Director for SCTR's workforce development program and Co-Lead for the NCI-funded South Carolina Cancer Health Disparities Research Center (SC CADRE) Research Education Core.

    Prior to joining MUSC in 2018, Loucks was Assistant Professor and Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs and Academic Programs for the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University. She has more than 25 years of experience conducting clinical and translational research and administering research, training, and faculty development programs in academic health sciences centers.

    Loucks earned a Master and Doctor of Public Health in epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor of Science in microbiology from the Pennsylvania State University.
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    Women's Health, Maternal Mortality, Chronic Disease, Health Services Research, Program Administration, Graduate Medical Education, Academic Affairs

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    1. Lee-Chavarria D, Loucks TL, Paranal R, Sampson R, Feghali-Bostwick C. Supporting clinical research professionals through educational innovations. Front Pharmacol. 2023; 14:1304415. PMID: 38259267; PMCID: PMC10800862.
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    2. Loucks TL, Lee-Chavarria D, Harvey J, Paranal R, Denmark S, Flume PA, Chimowitz M, Turan TN. Preparing clinicians to be site investigators in multicenter clinical trials: A training program at an academic medical center. J Clin Transl Sci. 2023; 7(1):e167. PMID: 37588676; PMCID: PMC10425868.
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    3. Loucks TL, Harvey J, Lee-Chavarria D, Paranal R, Lenert KA, Bonilha HS, Feghali-Bostwick C, Loucks TL, Harvey J, Lee-Chavarria D, Paranal R, Lenert KA, Bonilha HS, Feghali-Bostwick C. Clinical and translational research workforce education survey identifies needs of faculty and staff. J Clin Transl Sci. 2022; 6(1):e8. PMID: 35211334; PMCID: PMC8826003.
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    4. McGhee K, Loucks T, Champlin S, Greseth M, Traktman P, McGhee K, Loucks T, Champlin S, Greseth M, Traktman P. Creating an amateur press corps of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to cover breaking science and improve lay-writing skills. J Clin Transl Sci. 2021; 5(1):e150. PMID: 34527290; PMCID: PMC8411268.
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    5. Loucks TL, Tyson C, Dorr D, Garovic VD, Hill J, McSwain SD, Radovick S, Sonnenberg FA, Weis JA, Brady KT, Loucks TL, Tyson C, Dorr D, Garovic VD, Hill J, McSwain SD, Radovick S, Sonnenberg FA, Weis JA, Brady KT. Clinical research during the COVID-19 pandemic: The role of virtual visits and digital approaches. J Clin Transl Sci. 2021 Mar 08; 5(1):e102. PMID: 34192057; PMCID: PMC8185429.
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    6. Halushka P, Loucks TL, Paranal R, Harvey J, Briggman K, Lee-Chavarria D, Feghali-Bostwick C, Halushka P, Loucks TL, Paranal R, Harvey J, Briggman K, Lee-Chavarria D, Feghali-Bostwick C. The translational sciences clinic: From bench to bedside. J Clin Transl Sci. 2020 Aug 25; 5(1):e36. PMID: 33948258; PMCID: PMC8057442.
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    7. Perinatal outcomes among women with congenital heart disease. J Reproductive Medicine. 2018; 63(5):431-436..
    8. Sanders KM, Kawwass JF, Loucks T, Berga SL, Sanders KM, Kawwass JF, Loucks T, Berga SL. Heightened cortisol response to exercise challenge in women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2018 02; 218(2):230.e1-230.e6. PMID: 29170001.
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    9. Lindsay MK, Goodman D, Csukas S, Cota P, Loucks TL, Ellis JE, Lindsay MK, Goodman D, Csukas S, Cota P, Loucks TL, Ellis JE, Georgia Maternal Mortality Review Committee. Partnering of Public, Academic, and Private Entities to Reestablish Maternal Mortality Review in Georgia. Obstet Gynecol. 2017 09; 130(3):636-640. PMID: 28796689; PMCID: PMC5744250.
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    10. Kawwass JF, Sanders KM, Loucks TL, Rohan LC, Berga SL, Kawwass JF, Sanders KM, Loucks TL, Rohan LC, Berga SL. Increased cerebrospinal fluid levels of GABA, testosterone and estradiol in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Hum Reprod. 2017 07 01; 32(7):1450-1456. PMID: 28453773; PMCID: PMC6251519.
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    11. Platner M, Loucks TL, Lindsay MK, Ellis JE, Platner M, Loucks TL, Lindsay MK, Ellis JE. Pregnancy-Associated Deaths in Rural, Nonrural, and Metropolitan Areas of Georgia. Obstet Gynecol. 2016 07; 128(1):113-120. PMID: 27275792.
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    12. Pennycuff JF, Northington GM, Loucks T, Suciu G, Karp DR, Pennycuff JF, Northington GM, Loucks T, Suciu G, Karp DR. Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury as a Quality Metric: 16-Year Experience at a Single Institution. Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Mar; 127(3):496-500. PMID: 26855095.
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    13. Krishna I, Badell M, Loucks TL, Lindsay M, Samuel A, Krishna I, Badell M, Loucks TL, Lindsay M, Samuel A. Adverse perinatal outcomes are more frequent in pregnancies with a low fetal fraction result on noninvasive prenatal testing. Prenat Diagn. 2016 Mar; 36(3):210-5. PMID: 26783737.
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    14. Hudson CO, Karp DR, Loucks TL, Northington GM, Hudson CO, Karp DR, Loucks TL, Northington GM. Apical Suspension at the Time of Hysterectomy for Uterovaginal Prolapse: A Comparative Analysis of 2001 and 2011. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2015 Nov-Dec; 21(6):343-7. PMID: 26506163.
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    15. Burnett E, Loucks TL, Lindsay M, Burnett E, Loucks TL, Lindsay M. Perinatal outcomes in HIV positive pregnant women with concomitant sexually transmitted infections. Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol. 2015; 2015:508482. PMID: 25918481; PMCID: PMC4396884.
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    16. Hipp H, Loucks TL, Nezhat C, Sidell N, Session DR, Hipp H, Loucks TL, Nezhat C, Sidell N, Session DR. Anti-M?llerian Hormone in Peritoneal Fluid and Plasma From Women With and Without Endometriosis. Reprod Sci. 2015 Sep; 22(9):1129-33. PMID: 25824010.
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    17. Garringer JA, Niyonkuru C, McCullough EH, Loucks T, Dixon CE, Conley YP, Berga S, Wagner AK, Garringer JA, Niyonkuru C, McCullough EH, Loucks T, Dixon CE, Conley YP, Berga S, Wagner AK. Impact of aromatase genetic variation on hormone levels and global outcome after severe TBI. J Neurotrauma. 2013 Aug 15; 30(16):1415-25. PMID: 23540392; PMCID: PMC3741419.
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    18. Michopoulos V, Mancini F, Loucks TL, Berga SL, Michopoulos V, Mancini F, Loucks TL, Berga SL. Neuroendocrine recovery initiated by cognitive behavioral therapy in women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea: a randomized, controlled trial. Fertil Steril. 2013 Jun; 99(7):2084-91.e1. PMID: 23507474; PMCID: PMC3672390.
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    19. Wagner AK, Brett CA, McCullough EH, Niyonkuru C, Loucks TL, Dixon CE, Ricker J, Arenth P, Berga SL, Wagner AK, Brett CA, McCullough EH, Niyonkuru C, Loucks TL, Dixon CE, Ricker J, Arenth P, Berga SL. Persistent hypogonadism influences estradiol synthesis, cognition and outcome in males after severe TBI. Brain Inj. 2012; 26(10):1226-42. PMID: 22571223.
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    20. Tissot A, Dorn LD, Rotenstein D, Rose SR, Sontag-Padilla LM, Jillard CL, Witchel SF, Berga SL, Loucks TL, Beers SR, Tissot A, Dorn LD, Rotenstein D, Rose SR, Sontag-Padilla LM, Jillard CL, Witchel SF, Berga SL, Loucks TL, Beers SR. Neuropsychological functioning in girls with premature adrenarche. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2012 Jan; 18(1):151-6. PMID: 22114879; PMCID: PMC3612956.
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    21. Hillman JB, Dorn LD, Loucks TL, Berga SL, Hillman JB, Dorn LD, Loucks TL, Berga SL. Obesity and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in adolescent girls. Metabolism. 2012 Mar; 61(3):341-8. PMID: 21944263; PMCID: PMC3279626.
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    22. Moses-Kolko EL, Price JC, Shah N, Berga S, Sereika SM, Fisher PM, Coleman R, Becker C, Mason NS, Loucks T, Meltzer CC, Moses-Kolko EL, Price JC, Shah N, Berga S, Sereika SM, Fisher PM, Coleman R, Becker C, Mason NS, Loucks T, Meltzer CC. Age, sex, and reproductive hormone effects on brain serotonin-1A and serotonin-2A receptor binding in a healthy population. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2011 Dec; 36(13):2729-40. PMID: 21849982; PMCID: PMC3230496.
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    23. Wagner AK, McCullough EH, Niyonkuru C, Ozawa H, Loucks TL, Dobos JA, Brett CA, Santarsieri M, Dixon CE, Berga SL, Fabio A, Wagner AK, McCullough EH, Niyonkuru C, Ozawa H, Loucks TL, Dobos JA, Brett CA, Santarsieri M, Dixon CE, Berga SL, Fabio A. Acute serum hormone levels: characterization and prognosis after severe traumatic brain injury. J Neurotrauma. 2011 Jun; 28(6):871-88. PMID: 21488721; PMCID: PMC3113446.
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    24. Kucherov A, Polotsky AJ, Menke M, Isaac B, McAvey B, Buyuk E, Bradford AP, Hickmon C, Babbs B, Berga S, Loucks T, Santoro N, Kucherov A, Polotsky AJ, Menke M, Isaac B, McAvey B, Buyuk E, Bradford AP, Hickmon C, Babbs B, Berga S, Loucks T, Santoro N. Aromatase inhibition causes increased amplitude, but not frequency, of hypothalamic-pituitary output in normal women. Fertil Steril. 2011 May; 95(6):2063-6. PMID: 21353673; PMCID: PMC3080458.
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    25. Michopoulos V, Loucks T, Berga SL, Rivier J, Wilson ME, Michopoulos V, Loucks T, Berga SL, Rivier J, Wilson ME. Increased ghrelin sensitivity and calorie consumption in subordinate monkeys is affected by short-term astressin B administration. Endocrine. 2010 Oct; 38(2):227-34. PMID: 20981508; PMCID: PMC3057674.
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    26. Kawwass JF, Loucks TL, Berga SL. Middle East Fertility Society Journal. An algorithm for treatment of infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome. 2010; 15:213-239.
    27. Loucks TL, Berga SL, Loucks TL, Berga SL. Does postmenopausal estrogen use confer neuroprotection? Semin Reprod Med. 2009 May; 27(3):260-74. PMID: 19401957.
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    28. Berga SL, Loucks TL. Female Patient. Stress and reproductive function. 2009; 34:13-16.
    29. Dorn LD, Rose SR, Rotenstein D, Susman EJ, Huang B, Loucks TL, Berga SL, Dorn LD, Rose SR, Rotenstein D, Susman EJ, Huang B, Loucks TL, Berga SL. Differences in endocrine parameters and psychopathology in girls with premature adrenarche versus on-time adrenarche. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2008 May; 21(5):439-48. PMID: 18655525; PMCID: PMC3677514.
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    30. Moses-Kolko EL, Wisner KL, Price JC, Berga SL, Drevets WC, Hanusa BH, Loucks TL, Meltzer CC, Moses-Kolko EL, Wisner KL, Price JC, Berga SL, Drevets WC, Hanusa BH, Loucks TL, Meltzer CC. Serotonin 1A receptor reductions in postpartum depression: a positron emission tomography study. Fertil Steril. 2008 Mar; 89(3):685-92. PMID: 17543959; PMCID: PMC2410091.
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    31. Dorn LD, Lucke JF, Loucks TL, Berga SL, Dorn LD, Lucke JF, Loucks TL, Berga SL. Salivary cortisol reflects serum cortisol: analysis of circadian profiles. Ann Clin Biochem. 2007 May; 44(Pt 3):281-4. PMID: 17456296.
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    32. Jain A, Polotsky AJ, Rochester D, Berga SL, Loucks T, Zeitlian G, Gibbs K, Polotsky HN, Feng S, Isaac B, Santoro N, Jain A, Polotsky AJ, Rochester D, Berga SL, Loucks T, Zeitlian G, Gibbs K, Polotsky HN, Feng S, Isaac B, Santoro N. Pulsatile luteinizing hormone amplitude and progesterone metabolite excretion are reduced in obese women. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007 Jul; 92(7):2468-73. PMID: 17440019.
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    33. Abt JP, Sell TC, Laudner KG, McCrory JL, Loucks TL, Berga SL, Lephart SM, Abt JP, Sell TC, Laudner KG, McCrory JL, Loucks TL, Berga SL, Lephart SM. Neuromuscular and biomechanical characteristics do not vary across the menstrual cycle. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2007 Jul; 15(7):901-7. PMID: 17364205.
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    34. Berga SL, Loucks TL, Berga SL, Loucks TL. Use of cognitive behavior therapy for functional hypothalamic amenorrhea. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2006 Dec; 1092:114-29. PMID: 17308138.
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    35. Brundu B, Loucks TL, Adler LJ, Cameron JL, Berga SL, Brundu B, Loucks TL, Adler LJ, Cameron JL, Berga SL. Increased cortisol in the cerebrospinal fluid of women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006 Apr; 91(4):1561-5. PMID: 16464944.
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    36. Mancini F, Loucks TL, Cameron JL, Berga SL, Mancini F, Loucks TL, Cameron JL, Berga SL. Sex steroid milieu does not alter the impact of fasting on leptin levels in women. Fertil Steril. 2005 Dec; 84(6):1768-71. PMID: 16359988.
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    37. Berga SL, Loucks TL, Berga SL, Loucks TL. The diagnosis and treatment of stress-induced anovulation. Minerva Ginecol. 2005 Feb; 57(1):45-54. PMID: 15758865.
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    38. Berga SL, Loucks TL. Human Reproduction. Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea: synergism between metabolic and psychogenic challenge. 2005; 205-217.
    39. Kalro B, Loucks TL, Berga SL. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Guzick DS (ed) Infertility and Reproductive Medicine Clinics of North America. Neuromodulation in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). 2003; 14:529-555.
    40. Marcus MD, Loucks TL, Berga SL, Marcus MD, Loucks TL, Berga SL. Psychological correlates of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea. Fertil Steril. 2001 Aug; 76(2):310-6. PMID: 11476778.
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    41. Berga SL, Loucks TL, Cameron JL, Berga SL, Loucks TL, Cameron JL. Endocrine and chronobiological effects of fasting in women. Fertil Steril. 2001 May; 75(5):926-32. PMID: 11334904.
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    42. Kalro BN, Loucks TL, Berga SL, Kalro BN, Loucks TL, Berga SL. Neuromodulation in polycystic ovary syndrome. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2001 Mar; 28(1):35-62. PMID: 11293003.
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    43. Moses EL, Drevets WC, Smith G, Mathis CA, Kalro BN, Butters MA, Leondires MP, Greer PJ, Lopresti B, Loucks TL, Berga SL, Moses EL, Drevets WC, Smith G, Mathis CA, Kalro BN, Butters MA, Leondires MP, Greer PJ, Lopresti B, Loucks TL, Berga SL. Effects of estradiol and progesterone administration on human serotonin 2A receptor binding: a PET study. Biol Psychiatry. 2000 Oct 15; 48(8):854-60. PMID: 11063980.
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    44. Loucks TL, Talbott EO, McHugh KP, Keelan M, Berga SL, Guzick DS, Loucks TL, Talbott EO, McHugh KP, Keelan M, Berga SL, Guzick DS. Do polycystic-appearing ovaries affect the risk of cardiovascular disease among women with polycystic ovary syndrome? Fertil Steril. 2000 Sep; 74(3):547-52. PMID: 10973653.
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    45. Berga SL, Loucks-Daniels TL, Adler LJ, Chrousos GP, Cameron JL, Matthews KA, Marcus MD, Berga SL, Loucks-Daniels TL, Adler LJ, Chrousos GP, Cameron JL, Matthews KA, Marcus MD. Cerebrospinal fluid levels of corticotropin-releasing hormone in women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2000 Apr; 182(4):776-81; discussion 781-4. PMID: 10764453.
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    46. Orr RK, Hoehn JL, Col NF. The learning curve for sentinel node biopsy in breast cancer: practical considerations. Arch Surg. 1999 Jul; 134(7):764-7. PMID: 14556820.
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    47. Talbott E, Clerici A, Berga SL, Kuller L, Guzick D, Detre K, Daniels T, Engberg RA, Talbott E, Clerici A, Berga SL, Kuller L, Guzick D, Detre K, Daniels T, Engberg RA. Adverse lipid and coronary heart disease risk profiles in young women with polycystic ovary syndrome: results of a case-control study. J Clin Epidemiol. 1998 May; 51(5):415-22. PMID: 9619969.
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    48. Daniels TL, Berga SL, Daniels TL, Berga SL. Resistance of gonadotropin releasing hormone drive to sex steroid-induced suppression in hyperandrogenic anovulation. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1997 Dec; 82(12):4179-83. PMID: 9398736.
      Citations: 40     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    49. Berga SL, Daniels TL, Giles DE, Berga SL, Daniels TL, Giles DE. Women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea but not other forms of anovulation display amplified cortisol concentrations. Fertil Steril. 1997 Jun; 67(6):1024-30. PMID: 9176439.
      Citations: 36     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    50. Berga SL, Daniels TL, Berga SL, Daniels TL. Can polycystic ovary syndrome exist without concomitant hypothalamic dysfunction? Semin Reprod Endocrinol. 1997 May; 15(2):169-75. PMID: 9165660.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    51. Use of the laboratory in disorders of reproductive neuroendocrinology. J Clin Immunoassay. 1991; 14:23-28.
    52. Gaffney EV, Loucks TL, Kendall ME, Gaffney EV, Loucks TL, Kendall ME. Quantitation of IL-1 secretion from individual cells. Biotechniques. 1988 Oct; 6(9):862-6. PMID: 3273196.
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    53. Gaffney EV, Koch G, Tsai SC, Loucks T, Lingenfelter SE, Gaffney EV, Koch G, Tsai SC, Loucks T, Lingenfelter SE. Correlation between human cell growth response to interleukin 1 and receptor binding. Cancer Res. 1988 Oct 01; 48(19):5455-9. PMID: 2970890.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimalsCells
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