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Role of hormones in pulmonary maturation and metabolism of steroids by fetal lung

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Solomon, S. Role of hormones in pulmonary maturation and metabolism of steroids by fetal lung. Agents and Actions 6, 516–521 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01973271

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