Comparative immunohistochemical characterization of canine seminomas and Sertoli cell tumors

Journal of Veterinary Science

Volumn 10, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 1-7

  Yu, Chi Ho ^a   Hwang, Du Na ^a   Yhee, Ji Young ^a   Kim, Jong Hyuk ^a   Im, Keum Soon ^a   Nho, Whan Gook ^b   Lyoo, Young Soo ^a   Sur, Jung Hyang ^a  

^a Konkuk University   (South Korea)

^b National Institute of Animal Science   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Dog; Immunohistochemistry; Seminoma; Sertoli cell tumor; Tumor markers

Indexed keywords

CANIS FAMILIARIS;

TUMOR MARKER;

ANIMAL; ANIMAL DISEASE; ARTICLE; COMPARATIVE STUDY; DOG; DOG DISEASE; IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY; MALE; METABOLISM; PATHOLOGY; SEMINOMA; SERTOLI CELL TUMOR;

ANIMALS; DOG DISEASES; DOGS; IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY; MALE; SEMINOMA; SERTOLI CELL TUMOR; TUMOR MARKERS, BIOLOGICAL;

EID: 64849112845     PISSN: 1229845X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4142/jvs.2009.10.1.1     Document Type: Article

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