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Magnetic Field Induced Apoptosis by Reactive Oxygen Species

A 60-Hz sinusoidal magnetic field induces apoptosis of prostate cancer cells through reactive oxygen species

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Pages 945-955 | Received 28 Nov 2007, Accepted 01 Sep 2008, Published online: 03 Jul 2009

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