Conversion of Dieldrin to Aldrin by Intestinal Bacteria in Rats.
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A Blood Test Diagnostic of Exposure to Aldrin and Dieldrin.
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عنوان ژورنال: Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin
سال: 1999
ISSN: 0918-6158,1347-5215
DOI: 10.1248/bpb.22.880