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Research Article

Immunofluorescence method for quantifying the trabecular meshwork glucocorticoid response (TIGR) protein in trabecular meshwork and Schlemm's canal cells

E. Timothy O'Brien Department of Biology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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Catherine D. Metheney Department of Biology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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Jon R. Polansky Department of Biology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Pages 517-524 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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