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Research Article

Serum angiotensin converting enzyme, soluble E-selectin and laminin in subjects occupationally-exposed to volatile organic chemicals and mercury vapour

Alison J. Stevenson
&
Howard J. Mason
Pages 197-200 | Published online: 29 Sep 2008

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