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Review Article

Is micronucleus assay in oral cells suitable biomarker for evaluating the risk of carcinogenesis in gas station attendants? A systematic review

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Received 04 Jul 2023, Accepted 29 Dec 2023, Published online: 09 Jan 2024

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