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Archives of Andrology
Journal of Reproductive Systems
Volume 6, 1981 - Issue 3
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Original Article

Androgen Metabolism by Rat Epididymis. 8. Age Dependent Changes in Androgen Metabolizing Enzymes in Rat Accessory Sex Organs

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Pages 229-238 | Received 18 Jun 1980, Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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