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Melatonin After Four Decades

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Krause, D.N., Geary, G.G., Doolen, S., Duckles, S.P. (2002). Melatoninand Cardiovascular Function. In: Olcese, J. (eds) Melatonin After Four Decades. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 460. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-46814-X_32

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