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Original Article

Acute Contractile Effects of Epidermal Growth Factor on Bladder Smooth Muscles: An In Vivo and In Vitro Study in Rats

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Pages 231-235 | Received 15 Jan 1996, Accepted 03 Jul 1996, Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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