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Inhalation Toxicology
International Forum for Respiratory Research
Volume 22, 2010 - Issue 9
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Research Article

Comparative effects of inhaled diesel exhaust and ambient fine particles on inflammation, atherosclerosis, and vascular dysfunction

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Pages 738-753 | Received 03 Feb 2010, Accepted 23 Feb 2010, Published online: 13 May 2010

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