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Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology Volume 16, 1994 - Issue 1
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Research Article

Immunoglgbulin Levels and Cellular Immune Function in Lead Exposed Workers

M. L. S. Queiroz Department of Pharmacology, State University of Campinas, Faculty of Medical Sciences, UNICAMP, PO Box 6111, CEP 13084-100, Campinas, SP, Brazi1
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R. C. R. Perlingeiro Department of Pharmacology, State University of Campinas, Faculty of Medical Sciences, UNICAMP, PO Box 6111, CEP 13084-100, Campinas, SP, Brazi1
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C. Bincoletto Department of Pharmacology, State University of Campinas, Faculty of Medical Sciences, UNICAMP, PO Box 6111, CEP 13084-100, Campinas, SP, Brazi1
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M. Almeida Hemocentre, State University of Campinas, Faculty of Medical Sciences, UNICAMP, PO Box 6111, CEP 13084-100, Campinas, SP, Brazi1
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M. P. Cardoso Hemocentre, State University of Campinas, Faculty of Medical Sciences, UNICAMP, PO Box 6111, CEP 13084-100, Campinas, SP, Brazi1
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D. C. M. Dantas Hemocentre, State University of Campinas, Faculty of Medical Sciences, UNICAMP, PO Box 6111, CEP 13084-100, Campinas, SP, Brazi1
Pages 115-128 | Published online: 27 Sep 2008

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