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Research Article

Toxicological potential of mycotoxin MT81 and its benzoylated derivative on testicular spermatogenesis and steroidogenesis in mature male Wistar albino rats

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Pages 426-433 | Received 17 Nov 2010, Accepted 04 Jan 2011, Published online: 21 Mar 2011

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