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Hepatoprotective Effects of Whey Protein on D-Galactosamine-Induced Hepatitis and Liver Fibrosis in Rats

Hisae KUMEDepartment of Nutritional Research, Food Science Institute, Meiji Dairies Corporation
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Keiko OKAZAKIDepartment of Nutritional Research, Food Science Institute, Meiji Dairies Corporation
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Hajime SASAKIDepartment of Nutritional Research, Food Science Institute, Meiji Dairies Corporation
Pages 1281-1285 | Received 31 Jan 2006, Accepted 07 Mar 2006, Published online: 22 May 2014

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