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The development of a superfusion system for studying intracellular and secretory processes in embryos

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  1. Division of Endocrinology and Reproduction Geert Grooteplein zuid 8, Catholic University, 65 25 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

    Henny J. M. Goverde & Ruud H. C. M. Peeters

  2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Department of Biochemistry Geert Grooteplein zuid 8, Catholic University, 65 25 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

    Peter H. G. M. Willems

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Goverde, H.J.M., Peeters, R.H.C.M. & Willems, P.H.G.M. The development of a superfusion system for studying intracellular and secretory processes in embryos. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol - Animal 30, 819–821 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02639390

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