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Research Article

In vitro induction/inhibition of germinal vesicle breakdown (GVBD) in frog (Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis) oocytes by endocrine active compounds

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Pages 217-223 | Received 03 Nov 2011, Accepted 15 Jun 2012, Published online: 05 Sep 2012

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