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Induction of vitellogenin synthesis in an Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) hepatocyte culture: a sensitive in vitro bioassay for the oestrogenic and anti-oestrogenic activity of chemicals

K.-e. Tollefsen Department of Biology, University of Oslo, N-0316, PO Box 1050, Oslo
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R. Mathisen Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), N-0411, PO Box 173, Oslo
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J. Stenersen Department of Biology, University of Oslo, N-0316, PO Box 1050, OsloCorrespondencee-mail: [email protected]
Pages 394-407 | Received 02 Nov 2001, Accepted 10 Jul 2003, Published online: 04 Oct 2008

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