Estrogenic effects of genistein on reproductive tissues of ovariectomized gilts

Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 84, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 834-842

  Ford Jr , J A ^a   Clark, S G ^a   Walters, E M ^a   Wheeler, M B ^a   Hurley, W L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA CHAMPAIGN   (United States)

Author keywords

Cervix; Estradiol; Genistein; Phytoestrogen; Swine; Uterus

Indexed keywords

GLYCINE MAX; SUS SCROFA;

EID: 33748856601     PISSN: 00218812     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2527/2006.844834x     Document Type: Article

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