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Role of the Endogenous Cannabinoid System on Function of Boar Spermatozoa

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  1. Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Teramo, 64100, Teramo, Italy

    M. G. Pistilli, N. Bernabò, P. Lucidi, O. Di Giacinto, C. Di Pancrazio, A. Paradisi, M. Maccarrone & B. Barboni

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Pistilli, M.G., Bernabò, N., Lucidi, P. et al. Role of the Endogenous Cannabinoid System on Function of Boar Spermatozoa. Vet Res Commun 30 (Suppl 1), 195–198 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-006-0039-3

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