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ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION AND OXIDATIVE DAMAGE

Effect of 950 MHz UHF electromagnetic radiation on biomarkers of oxidative damage, metabolism of UFA and antioxidants in the livers of young rats of different ages

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Pages 159-168 | Received 29 Aug 2012, Accepted 12 Jun 2013, Published online: 25 Jul 2013

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