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The lack of effect of 11 α-hydroxyprogesterone on the flank-organ and ear sebaceous glands of adult male Syrian golden hamsters

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  1. The Animal Sciences Laboratory, Orentreich Foundation for the Advancement of Science, 910 Fifth Avenue, 10021, New York, NY, USA

    J. R. Matias, V. Malloy, C. P. De Feo III & L. Matias

  2. Department of Dermatology, New York University Medical Center, 550 First Avenue, 10016, New York, NY, USA

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Matias, J.R., Orentreich, N., Malloy, V. et al. The lack of effect of 11 α-hydroxyprogesterone on the flank-organ and ear sebaceous glands of adult male Syrian golden hamsters. Arch Dermatol Res 276, 346–348 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00404633

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