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Research Articles

Nano-graphene oxide particles induce inheritable anomalies through altered gene expressions involved in oocyte maturation

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Pages 160-180 | Received 29 Jan 2024, Accepted 26 Feb 2024, Published online: 07 Mar 2024

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