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Original Articles

Evaluation of DNA Damage Using 3 Comet Assay Parameters in Workers Occupationally Exposed to Lead

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Pages 120-125 | Received 22 Oct 2012, Accepted 08 Mar 2013, Published online: 21 May 2015

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