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Archives of Andrology
Journal of Reproductive Systems
Volume 6, 1981 - Issue 2
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Original Article

Histochemical Studies on Genetical Control of Hormonal Enzyme Inducibility in the Mouse. IV: Cellular Localization of Androgen Sensitive Nonspecific Esterase in the Epididymis

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Pages 163-173 | Received 21 May 1980, Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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