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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
Volume 18, 2001 - Issue 3
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EFFECT OF MELATONIN ON 24H CHANGES IN PLASMA PROTEIN LEVELS DURING THE PRECLINICAL PHASE OF FREUND'S ADJUVANT ARTHRITIS IN RATS

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Pages 435-446 | Received 15 Sep 2000, Accepted 04 Jan 2000, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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