Tectum opticum development in embryonic quail (Coturnix japonica) and the role of HSP70 in the developmental process
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2026-0030 | Journal eISSN: 2450-8608
Language: English
Page range: 313 - 320
Submitted on: Jan 12, 2026
Accepted on: Jun 16, 2026
Published on: Jun 30, 2026
Published by: National Veterinary Research Institute in Pulawy
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