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Effect of oral 8-methoxypsoralen on rat liver microsomal cytochrome P-450

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    D. Tsambaos, W. Vizethum & G. Goerz

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Tsambaos, D., Vizethum, W. & Goerz, G. Effect of oral 8-methoxypsoralen on rat liver microsomal cytochrome P-450. Arch Dermatol Res 263, 339–342 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00446951

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