Differential expression and localization of tight junction proteins in the goat epididymis |
Sung Woo, Kim
(Animal Genetic Resource Research Center, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration)
Yu-Da, Jeong (Department of Animal Resources Science, Kongju National University) Ga-Yeong, Lee (Department of Animal Resources Science, Kongju National University) Jinwook, Lee (Animal Genetic Resource Research Center, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration) Jae-Yeung, Lee (Animal Genetic Resource Research Center, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration) Chan-Lan, Kim (Animal Genetic Resource Research Center, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration) Yeoung-Gyu, Ko (Animal Genetic Resource Research Center, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration) Sung-Soo, Lee (Animal Genetic Resource Research Center, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration) Bongki, Kim (Department of Animal Resources Science, Kongju National University) |
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