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Review Article

Is micronucleus assay in nasal mucosa cells an appropriate technique for detecting genotoxins by inhalation in humans? A systematic review

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Pages 1664-1674 | Received 09 May 2023, Accepted 03 Jul 2023, Published online: 13 Jul 2023

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