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Effects of the Reduced Form of Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinol) on Semen Parameters in Men with Idiopathic Infertility: a Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Randomized Study

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Record ID:

44932

Author(s):

Mohammad Reza Safarinejad
Shiva Safarinejad
Nayyer Shafiei
Saba Safarinejad

Journal:

The Journal of Urology ( Elsevier )

Publication Date:

August 01, 2012

Retraction Date:

January 10, 2023 (2.9 years years ago)

Subject:

Broad Categories:
Medicine

Specific Fields:
Medicine - Urology/Nephrology

Institution:

Clinical Center for Urological Disease Diagnosis, and a private clinic specializing in urological and andrological genetics, Tehran, Iran

Country:

🇮🇷 Iran

Article Type:

Research Article

Publisher:

Elsevier

Open Access:

DOI:

10.1016/j.juro.2012.03.131

PubMed ID:

22704112

Retraction PubMed ID:

36626336

Expression of concern Details

Retraction Reason:

Notice - Unable to Access via current resources

Nature of Retraction:

Expression of concern

Retraction Notice:

10.1097/JU.0000000000003143

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