The Journal of Urology
Volume 178, Issue 3 , Pages 750-751 , September 2007

Bone Morphogenetic Proteins and Prostate Cancer: Evolving Complexities

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PII: S0022-5347(07)01565-0

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2007.06.007

The Journal of Urology
Volume 178, Issue 3 , Pages 750-751 , September 2007

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