The protective role of alpha lipoic acid against pesticides induced testicular toxicity. (histopathological and histochemical studies)

Life Science Journal

Volumn 7, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 117-124

  Gawish, Azza M ^a  

^a CAIRO UNIVERSITY   (Egypt)

Author keywords

Pesticides reproduction apoptosis fibrosis antioxidants

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; RATTUS;

EID: 78449306694     PISSN: 10978135     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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