Optimizing the crystal size and habit of beta-sitosterol in suspension

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Optimizing the crystal size and habit of beta-sitosterol in suspension. / von Bonsdorff-Nikander, Anna; Rantanen, Jukka; Christiansen, Leena; Yliruusi, Jouko.

In: AAPS PharmSciTech, Vol. 4, No. 3, 2003, p. E44.

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von Bonsdorff-Nikander, A, Rantanen, J, Christiansen, L & Yliruusi, J 2003, 'Optimizing the crystal size and habit of beta-sitosterol in suspension', AAPS PharmSciTech, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. E44. https://doi.org/10.1208/pt040344

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von Bonsdorff-Nikander, A., Rantanen, J., Christiansen, L., & Yliruusi, J. (2003). Optimizing the crystal size and habit of beta-sitosterol in suspension. AAPS PharmSciTech, 4(3), E44. https://doi.org/10.1208/pt040344

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von Bonsdorff-Nikander A, Rantanen J, Christiansen L, Yliruusi J. Optimizing the crystal size and habit of beta-sitosterol in suspension. AAPS PharmSciTech. 2003;4(3):E44. https://doi.org/10.1208/pt040344

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von Bonsdorff-Nikander, Anna ; Rantanen, Jukka ; Christiansen, Leena ; Yliruusi, Jouko. / Optimizing the crystal size and habit of beta-sitosterol in suspension. In: AAPS PharmSciTech. 2003 ; Vol. 4, No. 3. pp. E44.

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