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Original Articles

Chronic Exposure to PCBs (Aroclor 1254) Exacerbates Obesity-Induced Insulin Resistance and Hyperinsulinemia in Mice

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Pages 701-715 | Received 31 Jan 2013, Accepted 13 Apr 2013, Published online: 27 Aug 2013

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