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Numerous studies have been carried out on the toxicity of various pesticides on gross biological phenomena in living organisms. However, only in recent years has attention been focused on the effect of pesticides on metabolic functions which can be examined at the enzyme level.
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Kupfer, D. (1967). Effects of some pesticides and related compounds on steroid function and metabolism. In: Gunther, F.A. (eds) Residue Reviews/Rückstandsberichte. Residue Reviews/Rückstandsberichte, vol 19. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-8425-4_2
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