Expression of nitric oxide synthases in keratinocytes after UVB irradiation

Huoy-Rou Chang1, Der-An Tsao, Shiow-Ru Wang

  • 1Department of Biomedical Engineering, I-Shou University, Section 1, 1 Shiuecheng Road, Dashu Shiang, Kaohsiung County, Taiwan. huoy@isu.edu.tw

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