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Original Article

A formulation comparison between micro- and nanosuspensions: the importance of particle size for absorption of a model compound, following repeated oral administration to rats during early development

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Pages 185-192 | Received 02 Feb 2010, Accepted 21 Jun 2010, Published online: 24 Jul 2010

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