Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 152, Issue 1 , Pages 1-2 , March 2009

Nicotinic Effects on Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Homeostasis

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PII: S0022-4804(08)00046-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2008.01.022

Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 152, Issue 1 , Pages 1-2 , March 2009

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