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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
Volume 12, 1995 - Issue 1
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Original Article

Synergistic Inhibition by Benzodiazepine and Barbiturate Drugs of the Clock Control of Ovulation in Hamsters

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Pages 1-7 | Received 10 Aug 1994, Accepted 12 Oct 1994, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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