PPARs and xenobiotic-induced adverse effects: relevance to human health.

PPAR Res

Toxicity Assessment Division, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, US Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, USA.

Published: November 2011

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