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Original Article

Rabbit Retinal Neovascularization Induced by Latex Angiogenic-Derived Fraction: An Experimental Model

R. B. SampaioDepartment of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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R. J. MendoncaDepartment of Biochemistry and Immunology, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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A. R. SimioniDepartment of Chemistry, School of Philosophy and Science of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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R. A. CostaDepartment of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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R. C. SiqueiraDepartment of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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V. M. CorreaDepartment of Cellular and Molecular Biology and Pathogenic Agents, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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A. C. TedescoDepartment of Chemistry, School of Philosophy and Science of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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A. HaddadDepartment of Cellular and Molecular Biology and Pathogenic Agents, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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J. Coutinho NettoDepartment of Biochemistry and Immunology, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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R. JorgeDepartment of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, BrazilCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 56-62 | Received 26 Mar 2009, Accepted 29 Sep 2009, Published online: 18 Dec 2009

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