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68Ge/68Ga Generators and 68Ga Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry on Their Way into a New Century

Frank Rösch

Citation Information : Rösch F. 68Ge/68Ga Generators and 68Ga Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry on Their Way into a New Century. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2013; 47 (1):18-25.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10028-1052

Published Online: 01-12-2014

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2013; The Author(s).


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Rösch F. 68Ge/68Ga Generators and 68Ga Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry on Their Way into a New Century. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2013;47(1):18-25.


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