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Diabetes-induced Activation of Caspase-3 in Retina: Effect of Antioxidant Therapy

Renu A. Kowluru Kresge Eye Institute, Wayne State University, 4717 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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Prashant Koppolu Kresge Eye Institute, Wayne State University, 4717 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
Pages 993-999 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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