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International Forum for Respiratory Research
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Fine ambient air particulate matter exposure induces molecular alterations associated with vascular disease progression within plaques of atherosclerotic susceptible mice

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Pages 394-403 | Received 12 May 2008, Accepted 02 Jul 2008, Published online: 01 Apr 2009

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