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International Forum for Respiratory Research
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Research Article

Biopersistence of Graphite Whiskers Deposited in Rat Lungs by 4-Week Inhalation

Sumiyo Ishimatsu Department of Environmental Management 1, School of Health Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Kitakyushu, Japan
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Hajime Hori Department of Environmental Management 1, School of Health Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Kitakyushu, Japan
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Takako Oyabu Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Kitakyushu, Japan
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Isamu Tanaka Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Kitakyushu, Japan
Pages 53-66 | Published online: 01 Oct 2008

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