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Inhalation Toxicology
International Forum for Respiratory Research
Volume 19, 2007 - Issue 11
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Research Article

Pulmonary Toxicity Screening Studies in Male Rats with M5 Respirable Fibers and Particulates

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Pages 951-963 | Received 09 Apr 2007, Accepted 14 May 2007, Published online: 06 Oct 2008

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