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Original Article

α-Tocopherol protective effects on gentamicin ototoxicity: an experimental study

Efectos protectores del α-Tocoferol en la toxicidad por gentamicina: un estudio experimental

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Pages 166-171 | Received 10 Jul 2002, Accepted 13 Mar 2003, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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