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Alterations in enzymes in an Indian catfish, Clarias batrachus (Linn.), exposed to vanadium

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  1. Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Post Box 17028, 700 032, Calcutta, India

    A. Chakraborty, S. Bhattacharjee & M. Chatterjee

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Chakraborty, A., Bhattacharjee, S. & Chatterjee, M. Alterations in enzymes in an Indian catfish, Clarias batrachus (Linn.), exposed to vanadium. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 54, 281–288 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00197442

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