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PLGA microsphere bioburden evaluation for radiosterilization dose selection

A. Gèze, M. C. Venier-Julienne, J. Cottin, N. Faisant, J. P. Benoit UPRES EA 2169, Facultea de Pharmacie, 16, bd Daviers, 49 045 Angers cedex, France; Laboratoire de Bacteariologie, Centre Hospitalier et Universitaire, 4, rue Larrey, 49 033 Angers cedex, France
Pages 627-636 | Published online: 29 Sep 2008

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