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Article / Oct 15, 2017

In vitro - in vivo Correlations of Carbamazepine Nanodispersions for Application in Formulation Development

Authors:
  • Michael Puppolo
  • Zachary Warnken
  • Iris Duarte
  • Traciann Dillon
  • David Storey
Source:
Journal of pharmaceutical sciences, ISSN: 1520-6017, Vol: 107, Issue: 1, Page: 453-465

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