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Original Articles

Bayesian Analysis of a Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Model for Perchloroethylene in Humans

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Pages 74-91 | Received 21 Oct 2008, Accepted 10 Jul 2009, Published online: 30 Nov 2009

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