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Antimutagenic effects of synthetic epithalon peptide in mice Mus musculus different in hair color

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Russian Journal of Genetics: Applied Research

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Synthetic epithalon demonstrates differences in the antimutagenic activity after cyclophosphamide injection in mice with different hair color. We demonstrated protective effects in white mice, but not in grey ones. These effects may be explained by the different neuro-humoral status and stress-resistance of the animals.

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Mylnikov, S.V., Pavlova, N.V. & Barabanova, L.V. Antimutagenic effects of synthetic epithalon peptide in mice Mus musculus different in hair color. Russ J Genet Appl Res 2, 378–389 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1134/S2079059712050036

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