The Journal of Urology
Volume 180, Issue 4 , Page 1225 , October 2008

Conserved Molecular Paradigms Pattern Smooth Muscle in Urogenital Development

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PII: S0022-5347(08)01902-2

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2008.07.084

The Journal of Urology
Volume 180, Issue 4 , Page 1225 , October 2008

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