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215 citations,
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July 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism” Glioblastoma cells can make androgens, which might help the tumor grow.
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223 citations,
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165 citations,
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8 citations,
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21 citations,
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6 citations,
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408 citations,
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