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The effect of hyaluronan on adult and fetal fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis: an in vitro study

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Longaker, M., Peled, Z. The effect of hyaluronan on adult and fetal fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis: an in vitro study. Eur J Plast Surg 24, 228–229 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002380100269

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