Role of alpha-1 adrenoceptor subtypes mediating constriction of the rabbit ear thermoregulatory microvasculature

Journal of Orthopaedic Research

Volumn 18, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 156-163

  Li, Zhongyu ^a   Silver, William P ^a   Koman, L Andrew ^a   Strandhoy, Jack W ^a   Rosencrance, Eileen ^a   Gordon, Stan ^a   Smith, Thomas L ^a  

^a WAKE FOREST SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

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EID: 0034057023     PISSN: 07360266     EISSN: 1554527X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100180122     Document Type: Article

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