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Effect of Moxonidine on the Uveoscleral Outflow: Role of α2-Adrenoceptors or I1 Imidazoline Receptors

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Pages 287-296 | Received 19 Jul 2008, Accepted 12 Jan 2009, Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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