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Research Article

Characterization of the Action of Drug-Induced Stress Responses on the Immune System: Evaluation of Biomarkers for Drug-Induced Stress in Rats

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Pages 25-38 | Received 03 Aug 2006, Accepted 26 Oct 2006, Published online: 09 Oct 2008

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