FSH Regulation at the molecular and cellular levels: Mechanisms of action and functional effects

Sertoli Cell Biology

Volumn , Issue , 2005, Pages 155-169

  Huhtaniemi, Ilpo ^a   Toppari, Jorma ^b  

^a IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF TURKU   (Finland)

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DOI: 10.1016/B978-012647751-1/50011-8     Document Type: Chapter

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