Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 140, Issue 1 , Pages 36-44 , 1 June 2007

Increased Leukotriene C4 Synthesis Accompanied Enhanced Leukotriene C4 Synthase Expression and Activities of Ischemia–Reperfusion-Injured Liver in Rats

Received 10 July 2006

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doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2006.11.009

Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 140, Issue 1 , Pages 36-44 , 1 June 2007

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