Physiological effects and mechanisms of action of endocrine disrupting chemicals that alter estrogen signaling.
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Address for correspondence: Kenneth S. Korach, Ph.D., Receptor Biology Section, Laboratory of Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, MD B3-02, P.O. Box 12233, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 USA, Tel.: (919) 541-3512, Fax: (919) 541-0696, e-mail: [email protected] Received 10-02-10, Revised 20-05-10, Accepted 10-06-10
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Hormones
دوره 9 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010