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Research Article

Effects of cysteinyl-leukotriene receptors’ antagonism by montelukast on lung mechanics and olfactory system histology in healthy mice

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Pages 521-527 | Received 19 May 2011, Accepted 15 Jun 2011, Published online: 10 Aug 2011

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