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Fedulova M.V.

Russian Center of Forensic Medical Expertise

Atyakshin D.A.

Peoples` Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Gusarov A.A.

Russian Center of Forensic Medical Expertise

Patsap O.I.

Peoples` Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba;
Federal Center of Brain Research and Neurotechnologies

Kostin A.A.

Peoples` Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Alekhnovich A.V.

Peoples` Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Prospects for the application of multiplex immunophenotyping in the practice of forensic histological examination

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Fedulova M.V., Atyakshin D.A., Gusarov A.A., Patsap O.I., Kostin A.A., Alekhnovich A.V.

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Journal: Forensic Medical Expertise. 2026;69(1): 16‑21

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To cite this article:

Fedulova MV, Atyakshin DA, Gusarov AA, Patsap OI, Kostin AA, Alekhnovich AV. Prospects for the application of multiplex immunophenotyping in the practice of forensic histological examination. Forensic Medical Expertise. 2026;69(1):16‑21. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed20266901116

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