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Inhalation Toxicology
International Forum for Respiratory Research
Volume 35, 2023 - Issue 7-8
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Research Articles

Natural mineral fibers: conducting inhalation toxicology studies—part B: development of a nose-only exposure system for repeat-exposure in vivo study of Libby amphibole aerosol

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Pages 214-229 | Received 01 Feb 2023, Accepted 17 May 2023, Published online: 20 Jun 2023

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