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Radioprotective Effects of Quercetin and Ethanolic Extract of Propolis in Gamma-Irradiated Mice Cover

Radioprotective Effects of Quercetin and Ethanolic Extract of Propolis in Gamma-Irradiated Mice

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
Volume 60 (2009): Issue 2 (June 2009)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-60-2009-1908 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 (formerly 0004-1254) | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
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Language: English
Page range: 129 - 138
Published on: Jul 6, 2009
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
AET,
DNA damage,
EEP,
flavonoid,
honey bee products,
leukocyte,
radioprotection
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Basic medical science,
Basic medical science, other

© 2009 Vesna Benković, Anica Knežević, Domagoj Đikić, Duje Lisičić, Nada Oršolić, Ivan Bašić, Nevenka Kopjar, published by Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
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