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Journal of Reproductive Systems
Volume 30, 1993 - Issue 3
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Original Article

Variation in Antisperm Antibody Response Following Transection of Male Genital Tract in Lewis Rats

H. Fisch Department of Urology and Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, 10461, USA
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N. Bar-chama Department of Urology and Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, 10461, USA
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W. Skinner Department of Urology and Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, 10461, USA
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R. Naz Department of Urology and Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, 10461, USA
Pages 193-199 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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