The neuroimmunoendocrinology of gaseous modulators

Current Opinion in Endocrinology and Diabetes

Volumn 4, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 138-144

  Brann, Darrell W ^a  

^a MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA   (United States)

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EID: 0345215436     PISSN: 10683097     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00060793-199704000-00010     Document Type: Article

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