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Effect of Microcrystalline Cellulose Grade and Process Variables on Pellets Prepared by Extrusion–Spheronization

L. Alvarez Departamento de Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Facultad de Farmacia, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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A. Concheiro Departamento de Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Facultad de Farmacia, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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J. L. Gómez-Amoza Departamento de Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Facultad de Farmacia, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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C. Souto Departamento de Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Facultad de Farmacia, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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R. Martínez-Pacheco† Departamento de Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Facultad de Farmacia, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Pages 451-456 | Published online: 16 May 2002

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