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Original Article

Subchronic Pulmonary Inflammation and Fibrosis Induced by Silica in Rats Are Attenuated by Amiodarone

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Pages 113-131 | Received 08 Feb 1995, Accepted 31 Jul 1995, Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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