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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
Volume 4, 1987 - Issue 2
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Original Article

Circadian Rhythm of the Liver of Male Rats Dosed with Phenobarbital—I. Organ Weight, Cellular Structures, Glycogen Contents and Mitotic Activity

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Pages 161-173 | Received 01 Oct 1985, Accepted 01 Jul 1986, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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