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Evaluation of the Cytogenetic Status of Human Lymphocytes After Exposure to a High Concentration of Bee Venom In Vitro

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
Volume 60 (2009): Issue 1 (March 2009)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-60-2009-1896 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 (formerly 0004-1254) | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
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Language: English, Croatian
Page range: 27 - 34
Published on: Mar 27, 2009
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
comet assay,
DNA damage,
in vitro studies,
melittin,
micronucleus test
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Basic medical science,
Basic medical science, other

© 2009 Verica Garaj-Vrhovac, Goran Gajski, published by Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
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