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Research Article

Inhibition and recovery of maternal and foetal cholinesterase enzymes following fenitrothion administration in CD rats

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Pages 19-29 | Received 21 Apr 2006, Accepted 03 Aug 2006, Published online: 22 Sep 2008

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