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Stable isotopes in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics

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The current biopharmaceutical applications of stable isotopes are reviewed. The advantages and drawbacks of the techniques based upon these isotopes are also discussed in comparison with those related to radioisotopes.

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Roncucci, R., Simon, M.J., Jacques, G. et al. Stable isotopes in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics. European Journal of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics 1, 9–20 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03192274

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