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The Effects of Spaceflight on Mucin Production in the Mouse Uterus

Gravitational and Space Research
Volume 1 (2013): Issue 1 (July 2013)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gsr-2013-0002 | Journal eISSN: 2332-7774
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Language: English
Page range: 20 - 28
Published on: Jul 1, 2013
Published by: American Society for Gravitational and Space Research
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year
Keywords:
Microgravity,
Female,
Mice,
Reproduction,
Mucin Layer Thickness
Related subjects:
Life sciences,
Life sciences, other,
Materials sciences,
Materials sciences, other,
Physics,
Physics, other

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