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Original Article

Intraperitoneal Injection of Ginkgo biloba Extract Enhances Antioxidation Ability of Retina and Protects Photoreceptors After Light-Induced Retinal Damage in Rats

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Pages 471-479 | Received 23 Oct 2006, Accepted 29 Jan 2007, Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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