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International Forum for Respiratory Research
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Research Article

Oxidative damage and genotoxic effect in mice caused by sub-chronic exposure to low-dose volatile organic compounds

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Pages 235-242 | Received 13 Oct 2012, Accepted 21 Feb 2013, Published online: 24 Apr 2013

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