Journal of Reproductive Immunology
Volume 83, Issue 1 , Pages 40-44 , December 2009

Gene expression profile during ovarian folliculogenesis

Received 30 August 2009 ,Revised 11 September 2009 ,Accepted 23 September 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jri.2009.09.002

Journal of Reproductive Immunology
Volume 83, Issue 1 , Pages 40-44 , December 2009

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