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Original Article

Topical or Systemic 16,16 Dm Prostaglandin E2 or WR-2721 (WR-1065) Protects Mice from Alopecia after Fractionated Irradiation

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Pages 533-537 | Received 01 Oct 1991, Accepted 12 Dec 1991, Published online: 03 Jul 2009

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