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Título:
Biocompatibility of zirconium as an alternative biomaterial for permanent implants
Autor/es:
ANDREA GOMEZ SANCHEZ; GUSTAVO DUFFO; SILVIA CERÉ
Lugar:
Rosario, Argentina
Reunión:
Taller; 1er Taller de Órganos Artificiales, Biomateriales e Ingeniería de Tejidos. BIOOMAT 2009; 2009
Resumen:
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