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Assessment of a glutathione S-transferase and related proteins in the gill and digestive gland of Mytilus edulis (L.), as potential organic pollution biomarkers

Patrick J. Fitzpatrick Patrick J. Fitzpatrick, John O’Halloran, David Sheehan and Andrew R. Walsh
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John O'Halloran Patrick J. Fitzpatrick, John O’Halloran, David Sheehan and Andrew R. Walsh
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David Sheehan Patrick J. Fitzpatrick, John O’Halloran, David Sheehan and Andrew R. Walsh
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Andrew R. Walsh Patrick J. Fitzpatrick, John O’Halloran, David Sheehan and Andrew R. Walsh
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