The modulation of gonadotrophic hormone action on the ovary by paracrine and autocrine factors

Reproduction in Domestic Animals

Volumn 34, Issue 3-4, 1999, Pages 147-153

  Campbell, B K ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 33751339866     PISSN: 09366768     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.1999.tb01232.x     Document Type: Article

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