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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Formulation and characterisation of magnetic resonance imageable thermally sensitive liposomes for use with magnetic resonance-guided high intensity focused ultrasound

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Pages 140-155 | Received 07 Jun 2010, Accepted 27 Sep 2010, Published online: 29 Mar 2011

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