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Inhalation Toxicology
International Forum for Respiratory Research
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Research Article

Effect of nanoparticle-rich diesel exhaust on testosterone biosynthesis in adult male mice

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Pages 599-608 | Received 19 Apr 2012, Accepted 08 Jun 2012, Published online: 03 Aug 2012

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