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The Ethics of Phase I Trials of Biologic Agents
Link ID 9990
Title The Ethics of Phase I Trials of Biologic Agents
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/582224?src=rss
Description Early and limited exposure to biologics can cause antibodies to develop and, ultimately, prevent trial participants from gaining any treatment benefit. In this editorial, the author calls for the risks to be clearly stated.
Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Category Articles > Gastroenterology
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Date Oct 26, 2008
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