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Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Volume 3, 1982 - Issue 1
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Original Article

Anti-microbial activity of amniotic fluid β-lysin and the influence of zinc ion

L. C. Ford Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Biological Chemistry, Center for the Health Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, California
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W. Kasha Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Biological Chemistry, Center for the Health Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, California
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Karen L. Singer Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Biological Chemistry, Center for the Health Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, California
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R. J. De Lange Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Biological Chemistry, Center for the Health Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, California
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T. B. Lebherz Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Biological Chemistry, Center for the Health Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, California
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G. Alexander Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Biological Chemistry, Center for the Health Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, California
Pages 1-5 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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