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Cell Growth and Development

Activin Induces x-Zone Apoptosis That Inhibits Luteinizing Hormone-Dependent Adrenocortical Tumor Formation in Inhibin-Deficient Mice

Felix Beuschlein1 Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Brendan D. Looyenga1 Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Stephanie E. Bleasdale1 Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Chris Mutch1 Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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David L. Bavers1 Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Albert F. Parlow2 National Hormone and Pituitary Program, Harbor-University of California—Los Angeles Medical Center, Torrance, California
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John H. Nilson3 Department of Pharmacology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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Gary D. Hammer1 Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MichiganCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 3951-3964 | Received 14 Nov 2002, Accepted 17 Mar 2003, Published online: 27 Mar 2023

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