Whole-mount procedures for simultaneous visualization of nerves, neurons, cartilage and bone

Whole-mount procedures for simultaneous visualization of nerves, neurons, cartilage and bone
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10.1016/s1385-299x(99)00007-0
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发表时间:
1999-07-01
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BRAIN RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
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通讯作者:
Fritzsch, B
Fritzsch, B
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其他
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作者:
Rosa-Molinar, E;Proskocil, BJ;Fritzsch, B

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