Embryonic Effects of Androgen Active Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals on Avian Immune and Reproductive Systems

Journal of Poultry Science

Volumn 43, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 1-11

  Quinn, Michael J ^a   Ottinger, Mary Ann ^b  

^a U S ARMY CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND   (United States)

Author keywords

androgen active; avian; endocrine disrupting chemical; immune; reproduction

Indexed keywords

EID: 34447319168     PISSN: 13467395     EISSN: 13490486     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2141/jpsa.43.1     Document Type: Article

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