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Increased “folic acid” requirements resulting from thyroxin injection

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Thyroxin increased the requirements of “folic acid” in the rat. This is reflected in the leucopenia seen in rats on diet low in “folic acid,” injected subcutaneously with thyroxin.

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Martin, G.J. Increased “folic acid” requirements resulting from thyroxin injection. Jour. D. D. 14, 341–342 (1947). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03001107

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