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Paraoxon inhibits fertilization of mouse gametes in vitro

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Chou, K.C., Cook, R.M. Paraoxon inhibits fertilization of mouse gametes in vitro . Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 53, 863–868 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00196216

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