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Effect of lead on tissue deposition of mercury in mice

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  1. Department of Zoology, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge, Singapore

    Y. M. Sin & L. K. Low

  2. Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge, Singapore

    M. K. Wong

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Sin, Y.M., Wong, M.K. & Low, L.K. Effect of lead on tissue deposition of mercury in mice. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 34, 438–445 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01609758

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