Identification of C-kit-positive interstitial cells in the dog lower urinary tract and relationship with smooth muscle and nerves. Hypotheses for a Likely Pacemaker role.

Veterinary Medicine International

Volumn 2010, Issue , 2010, Pages

  Arrighi, Silvana ^a   Bosi, Giampaolo ^a   Groppetti, Debora ^a   Cremonesi, Fausto ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MILAN   (Italy)

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EID: 84863966986     PISSN: None     EISSN: 20420048     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4061/2010/981693     Document Type: Article

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