Journal of Reproductive Immunology
Volume 57, Issue 1 , Pages 225-238 , October 2002

The influence of seminal plasma on ovarian function in pigs—a novel inflammatory mechanism?

Received 23 January 2002 ,Revised 5 April 2002 ,Accepted 9 April 2002.

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Volume 57, Issue 1 , Pages 225-238 , October 2002

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