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Alpha-Inhibin Expression in Canine Ovarian Neoplasms: Preliminary Results

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  1. Department of Surgery, Physiopathology and Clinic of Reproduction of Domestic Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy

    G. Marino, G. Catone, R.A. Bontempo & A. Zanghì1

  2. Department of Human Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Messina, Policlinico Universitario, Messina, Italy

    P.A. Nicòtina

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Marino, G., Nicòtina, P., Catone, G. et al. Alpha-Inhibin Expression in Canine Ovarian Neoplasms: Preliminary Results. Vet Res Commun 27 (Suppl 1), 237–240 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:VERC.0000014149.26832.e4

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