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Inhalation Toxicology
International Forum for Respiratory Research
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Research Article

Effects of inhaled nanoparticle-rich diesel exhaust on regulation of testicular function in adult male rats

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Pages 803-811 | Received 24 Jul 2008, Accepted 01 Oct 2008, Published online: 04 Aug 2009

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