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Effects of organic and inorganic substances on the cell proliferation of L-929 fibroblasts and Tetrahymena pyriformis GL protozoa used for toxicological bioassays

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  1. Faculty of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Hydrology and Hygiene, BP 38, 63001, Clermont-Ferrand Cedex, France

    M. P. Sauvant & D. Pépin

  2. URA CNRS 138, Laboratory of Zoology and Protistology, “Complexe Scientifique des Cézeaux,”, 24 avenue des Landais, 63170, Aubière, France

    C. A. Grolière

  3. Faculty of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Cellular Biology, BP 38, 63001, Clermont-Ferrand Cedex, France

    J. Bohatier

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Sauvant, M.P., Pépin, D., Grolière, C.A. et al. Effects of organic and inorganic substances on the cell proliferation of L-929 fibroblasts and Tetrahymena pyriformis GL protozoa used for toxicological bioassays. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 55, 171–178 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00203006

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