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1985 -Argiolas
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A; Gessa GL Paraventricular nucleus lesion
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MR, A Argiolas, GL Gessa Evidence that
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MR, R Stancampiano, A Argiolas Prevention by
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MR, R Stancampiano, A Argiolas Nitric oxide
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MR , R Stancampiano, C Lai, A Argiolas
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MR et Argiolas A Nitric oxide donors induce
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MR, Argiolas A Role of nitric oxide in
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F, Melis MR, Angioni L, Argiolas A.
Clavulanic acid induces penile erection and
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