Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
Volume 1, Issue 2 , Pages 83-90 , December 2008

Catecholamine-storing Cells at Acupuncture Points of Rabbits

Received 11 July 2008 ,Accepted 30 October 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/S2005-2901(09)60027-3

Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
Volume 1, Issue 2 , Pages 83-90 , December 2008

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