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The Growth Hormone/Insulin-Like Growth Factor Axis During Development pp 27–53Cite as

Experimental Models for Understanding the Role of Insulin-like Growth Factor-I and Its Receptor During Development

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Trejo, J.L., Carro, E., Burks, D.J. (2005). Experimental Models for Understanding the Role of Insulin-like Growth Factor-I and Its Receptor During Development. In: Varela-Nieto, I., Chowen, J.A. (eds) The Growth Hormone/Insulin-Like Growth Factor Axis During Development. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 567. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-26274-1_2

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