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Inhalation Toxicology
International Forum for Respiratory Research
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Research Article

Pulmonary and cardiovascular effects of traffic-related particulate matter: 4-week exposure of rats to roadside and diesel engine exhaust particles

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Pages 1162-1173 | Received 07 Jul 2010, Accepted 07 Oct 2010, Published online: 02 Dec 2010

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