Interphotoreceptor retinoid binding protein; myths and mysteries

Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research

Volumn 7, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 100-104

  Gonzalez Fernandez, Federico ^a,b  

^a VA WESTERN NEW YORK HEALTHCARE SYSTEM   (United States)

^b SUNY EYE INSTITUTE   (United States)

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EID: 84860147599     PISSN: 20082010     EISSN: 2008322X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Note

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