Stage-specific expression of lanosterol 14[alpha]-demethylase in mouse oocytes in relation to fertilization and embryo development competence

Asian - Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, March, 2009 by Xiaoming Song, Hong Ouyang, Ping Tai, Xiufen Chen, Baoshan Xu, Jun Yan, Guoliang Xia, Meijia Zhang

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