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Journal of Reproductive Systems
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Original Article

High-Resolution Autoradiography of Newly Formed Proteins in the Epididymis After Incorporation of Tritiated Amino Acids

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Pages 249-266 | Received 23 Jun 1980, Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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