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Biomaterials, Artificial Cells and Artificial Organs Volume 15, 1987 - Issue 3
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Original Article

Effects of Polylactic acid Microcapsules Containing Prostaglandin E2 on the Survival Rates of Grade II Coma Galactosamine Induced Fulminant Hepatic Failure Rats

Ming Xing Zhou Artificial Cells and Organs Research Centre, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1Y6
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Thomas M.S. Chang Artificial Cells and Organs Research Centre, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1Y6
Pages 549-558 | Published online: 11 Jul 2009

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