Lorazepam induces acinar cells apoptosis of rat parotid glands.

Saudi Dent J

Graduate Program, Dentistry Course, Life Sciences School, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Rua Imaculada Conceição, 1155, Prado Velho 80.215-901, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.

Published: September 2020

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