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Effects of Taurine Against Histomorphological and Ultrastructural Changes in the Testes of Mice Exposed to Aluminium Chloride Cover

Effects of Taurine Against Histomorphological and Ultrastructural Changes in the Testes of Mice Exposed to Aluminium Chloride

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
Volume 64 (2013): Issue 3 (September 2013)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-64-2013-2322 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 (formerly 0004-1254) | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
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Language: English, Croatian
Page range: 405 - 414
Published on: Oct 1, 2013
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
histopathology,
male reproductive system,
spermatogenesis,
toxic metal,
ultrastructure
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Basic medical science,
Basic medical science, other

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