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Changes in three-dimensional structure of cultured S91 mouse melanoma cells associated with growth inhibition and induction of melanogenesis by retinoids

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  1. Department of Dermatology, University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland

    J. Lauharanta

  2. Department of Biochemistry, University of Helsinki, Finland

    K. Käpyaho

  3. Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland

    L. Kanerva

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Lauharanta, J., Käpyaho, K. & Kanerva, L. Changes in three-dimensional structure of cultured S91 mouse melanoma cells associated with growth inhibition and induction of melanogenesis by retinoids. Arch Dermatol Res 277, 147–150 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00414116

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