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Review Article

Weight of Evidence Evaluation of Potential Human Cancer Risks from Exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyls: An Update Based on Studies Published Since 2003

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Pages 299-331 | Received 22 Apr 2008, Accepted 22 Jun 2008, Published online: 01 Apr 2009

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