The Journal of Urology
Volume 181, Issue 6 , Pages 2416-2417 , June 2009

Dual Contribution of Cyclooxygenase and Lipoxygenase Pathways in Bladder Contractility

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PII: S0022-5347(09)00664-8

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.03.004

The Journal of Urology
Volume 181, Issue 6 , Pages 2416-2417 , June 2009

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