Effect of dexfenfluramine on the development of pulmonary hypertension in mice over-expressing the serotonin transporter

Y. Dempsie, I. Morecroft, M. Nilsen, L. Loughlin, M. R. MacLean (Glasgow, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Pulmonary circulation
Session: Pulmonary circulation
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2293
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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